used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
highly skilled
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
how long something has existed
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
equally
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
(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 He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
amplyadverbUS /ˈæmpli/
to an ample degree or in an ample manner
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
backwoods-boy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The backwoods-boy is now in Congress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
concedeverbUS /kənˈsiːd/
admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
CONGRESSnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading THE FIRST SPEECH IN CONGRESS.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
dignified-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
to come or go into
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST SPEECH IN CONGRESS.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
brought together in one place
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIRST SPEECH IN CONGRESS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The backwoods-boy is now in Congress.
law-makersnoun
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The backwoods-boy is now in Congress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
parliamentariannounUS /ˌpɑːrləmənˈteriən/
an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the House of Commons
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
the local environment
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
Speaker'snounUS /ˈspiːkərz/
possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading THE FIRST SPEECH IN CONGRESS.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading He is one of the law-makers of the nation, and is an equal associate of eminent statesmen gathered from all parts of the country.
not in physical motion
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST SPEECH IN CONGRESS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Let us look about us as we enter the old Hall of Representatives, and see into what company the backwoods-boy has come.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
Winthrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Speaker’s chair sits a dignified-looking man, an accomplished parliamentarian, whom friends and opponents alike concede to be amply competent to discharge the duties of his high place--this is Robert C. Winthrop, of Massachusetts, living still in a dignified and honored old age.
