abandonmentnounUS /əˈbændənmənt/
the act of giving something up
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
(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 MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
bewailed
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From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
cancelingverbUS /ˈkænsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “cancel” — postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
candidacynounUS /ˈkændɪdəsi/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
ClarionverbUS /ˈkleriən/
blow the clarion
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
denouncingverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
dependentsnounUS /dɪˈpendənts/
plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
enforcementsnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənts/
plural of “enforcement” — the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
exactionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzækʃənz/
plural of “exaction” — act of demanding or levying by force or authority
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
Hal'snounUS /hælz/
possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
harassingverbUS /hərˈæsɪŋ/
-ing form of “harass” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
Harrington
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From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
HuronnounUS /ˈhjuːrɑːn/
the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
journalismnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
newspapers and magazines collectively
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
MILLY
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From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
offensenounUS /əˈfens/
a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
PierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
Pierce'snounUS /ˈpɪrsɪz/
possessive form of “pierce” — 14th President of the United States (1804-1869)
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
that is looked for
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
subscriptionsnounUS /səbˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “subscription” — a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
Surtaine's
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From this reading Pierce's club, the Huron, compelled the abandonment of Mr. Harrington Surtaine's candidacy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Pierce's clergyman bewailed the low and vindictive tone of modern journalism.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Pierce newspapers kept harassing the "Clarion"; the Pierce banks evinced their financial disapproval; the Pierce lawyers diligently sought new causes of offense against the foe; while Pierce's mayor persecuted the newspaper office with further petty enforcements and exactions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MILLY All Hal's days now seemed filled with Pierce.
withdrawingverbUS /wɪθˈdrɔːɪŋ/
-ing form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Pierce's friends, dependents, employees, associates wrote in, denouncing the "Clarion," canceling subscriptions, withdrawing advertisements.
