Chapter XXXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

the act of amending or correcting

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading POLITICAL AND PERSONAL.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

past form of “decline” — grow worse

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

a member of the Democratic Party

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “elia” — English essayist (1775-1834)

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a state in midwestern United States

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “monopoly” — (economics) a market in which there are many buyers but only one seller

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

not any; not one

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

an amount of time

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading POLITICAL AND PERSONAL.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading POLITICAL AND PERSONAL.

the act of preferring

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

plural of “riot” — a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

(KNO3) used especially as a fertilizer and explosive

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

shedding tears

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I began my political life as a Democrat, and my newspaper, the _Herald of Freedom_, was a Jackson-Democratic journal.

during the time that

From this reading While always taking an active interest in political matters, I had no desire for personal preferment, and, up to a late period, steadily declined to run for office.

a Caucasian

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading AMENDMENT TO THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION--STRIKING THE WORD “WHITE” FROM THE CONNECTICUT CONSTITUTION--MY SPEECH.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading MY POLITICAL PRINCIPLES--REASONS FOR MY CHANGE OF PARTIES--KANSAS AND SECESSION--WIDE-AWAKES--GRAND ILLUMINATION OF LINDENCROFT--JOKE ON A DEMOCRATIC NEIGHBOR--PEACE MEETINGS--THE STEPNEY EXCITEMENT--TEARING DOWN A PEACE FLAG--A LOYAL MEETING--RECEPTION IN BRIDGEPORT--DESTRUCTION OF THE “FARMER” OFFICE--ELIAS HOWE, JR.--SAINT PETER AND SALTPETRE--DRAFT RIOTS--BURGLARS AT LINDENCROFT--MY ELECTION TO THE LEGISLATURE--BEGINNING OF MY WAR ON RAILROAD MONOPOLIES--WIRE-PULLING--THE XIV.