Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

later than; following

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

(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 ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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 ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

plural of “athenian” — a resident of Athens

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

Athenian statesman and orator (circa 385-322 BC)

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

divisible by two

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

at any time

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

excessive or insincere praise

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

obtain

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

plural of “glory” — a state of high honor

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

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

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

a royal German family that provided rulers for several European states and wore the crown of the Holy Roman Empire from 1440 to 1806

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

relating to or characteristic of Hungary

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

a republic in central Europe

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

march in a procession

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

the force of workers available

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

not any; not one

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

and nothing more

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

a local church community

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

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From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

restored to consciousness or life or vigor

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

express in speech

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

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

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

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

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

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

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

having come into contact

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

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

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We were like the Athenians after hearing the Philippics of Demosthenes,--all ready to march against the Austrian.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ON A MISSION FOR KOSSUTH The arrival, in December, 1851, of Kossuth, the Hungarian patriot, on his mission for the redemption of Hungary, set all America in a flame of shallow enthusiasm, and I went to hear his appeals.

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

From this reading Before making his discourse in any town, he took the pains to find out something of the local history, and thus touched the patriotism of his audience in the parish bounds, and the past glories of America were revived in terms of a new and strange flattery.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.

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

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

which person or people

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His eloquence carried away all deliberation in the Northern States, and even shook the government at Washington; but, in the end, the only practical result was his gain of the dollars which the hearers paid to hear him speak, and which no one regretted who heard him, for such oratory no one in the country ever had heard, even from men to whom the English language was native.

in the company of; together with

From this reading What he asked for was money to arm his country, to renew the struggle with the House of Hapsburg.