Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

-ing form of “advocate” — push for something

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

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

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

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

From this reading The Democratic party of to-day was originally known as the Republican party.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

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

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

ten 10s

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

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

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

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

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

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From this reading JEFFERSONIANISM.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The Democratic party of to-day was originally known as the Republican party.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

a group of people who work together

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

in an original manner

From this reading The Democratic party of to-day was originally known as the Republican party.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

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 There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading The Democratic party of to-day was originally known as the Republican party.

not in physical motion

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

plural of “tenet” — a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

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

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

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

From this reading Many who claim allegiance to this great party know little of its tenets, and still fewer know its history.

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

From this reading The Democratic party of to-day was originally known as the Republican party.

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

From this reading The Democratic party of to-day was originally known as the Republican party.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

which person or people

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading There are orators on the stump, in the halls of Congress, writers for the press, all advocating "the glorious principles of Democracy," who have never thoroughly acquainted themselves with its history.

a late time of life

From this reading There is not a man of intelligence in America or Europe, who has not heard of the Democratic party in America, that great political organization which has been in existence almost, if not quite, one hundred years.