1903
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From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
4th
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From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
speak to
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
for the reason that
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
Co-operative
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From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
Co-operators
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From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
Co-opolis
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From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
CommonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
delegatesnounUS /ˈdeləɡeɪts/
plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
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 Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
the head of a state government
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
individualistsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒuːəlɪsts/
plural of “individualist” — a person who pursues independent thought or action
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The constitutional convention was set for July 4th, 1903 at Co-opolis.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The election was held two weeks before that time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few individualists were anxious to become delegates because the honor was unaccompanied by compensation, and for the further reason the majority of Co-operators was now overwhelming.
at the time that
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
belonging to which person
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading When the convention met it was called to order by the Governor, a portion of whose address on that occasion is well worthy of repetition.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The result was that the same proportion of Co-operators obtained in the convention as in the Legislature and it was evident that the progress of the Co-operative Commonwealth would be carried out.
