used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE WAR BEGINS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
confederationnounUS /kənˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
at any time
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
hot-headed
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From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
not any; not one
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
NominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
politiciansnounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
secededverbUS /sɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAR BEGINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No President ever assumed office under such circumstances as Abraham Lincoln.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE WAR BEGINS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Nominally chief magistrate of the whole United States, seven members of the confederation had already seceded.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Some had been hurried out of the Union by a few hot-headed politicians, against the wishes of a considerable part of their inhabitants.
