ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
else
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From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
assemble or get together
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
HomernounUS /ˈhoʊmər/
a base hit on which the batter scores a run
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
Horatio
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From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
how
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From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
for more time
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
not any; not one
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
paramountadjectiveUS /ˈperəmaʊnt/
having superior power and influence
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
Passford
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From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
a human being
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
secessionnounUS /sɪˈseʃən/
an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
sympathizedverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzd/
past form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
a special situation
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading But Homer was thoroughly sincere, for he never was any thing else on any subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Until the darkness of evening began to gather, they argued the tremendous question; and they discussed it ably, for both of them were thinking and reasoning men.
at the time that
From this reading Horatio was unable to understand how his brother could reason himself into the belief that secession was right, when the duty of saving the Union was to him paramount; and certainly Homer was equally puzzled over the political faith of Horatio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE BLUE AND THE GRAY To Captain Passford the question seemed to be settled; and he could no longer doubt that his brother fully sympathized with the leaders of the rebellion, if he was not one of them himself.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was certainly the most enthusiastic person he had yet seen on that side of the question.
