1850
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From this reading 5, 1850.
20
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From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
5
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From this reading 5, 1850.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
Browne's
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From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
constituentnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənt/
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
detrimentnounUS /ˈdetrəmənt/
a damage or loss
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
dogmanounUS /ˈdɑːɡmə/
a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
erroneousadjectiveUS /eˈroʊniəs/
containing or characterized by error
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
FEBnounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading SKETCH IN THE SENATE, FEB.
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
governmentsnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənts/
plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
highest in quality
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SKETCH IN THE SENATE, FEB.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
Millard
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From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
SENATEnounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading SKETCH IN THE SENATE, FEB.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
SKETCHnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading SKETCH IN THE SENATE, FEB.
StephensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
plural of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading (_From Johnston and Browne's Life of Stephens._[20]) Millard Fillmore, occupying the conspicuous seat erected for the second officer of the Government.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Another erroneous dogma pretty generally taught is, that the object of governments should be to confer the greatest benefit upon the greatest number of its constituent members.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The true doctrine is, the object should be to confer the greatest possible good upon every member, without any detriment or injury to a single one.
