1864
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From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
1865
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From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
1866
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From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
DILETTANTISM
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From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
EarlnounUS /ɜːrl/
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
EmperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
frettedadjectiveUS /ˈfretɪd/
having frets
From this reading His son no longer fretted.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
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 DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading His son no longer fretted.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
MinisternounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading His son no longer fretted.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
reelectionnounUS /riɪˈlekʃən/
election again
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
safelyadverbUS /ˈseɪfli/
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading His son no longer fretted.
stayverbUS /steɪ/
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DILETTANTISM (1865-1866) THE campaign of 1864 and the reelection of Mr. Lincoln in November set the American Minister on so firm a footing that he could safely regard his own anxieties as over, and the anxieties of Earl Russell and the Emperor Napoleon as begun.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time for going into the army had passed.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
treatedadjectiveUS /ˈtriːtɪd/
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
trustnounUS /trʌst/
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading If he were to be useful at all, it must be as a son, and as a son he was treated with the widest indulgence and trust.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading With a few months more his own term of four years would come to an end, and even though the questions still under discussion with England should somewhat prolong his stay, he might look forward with some confidence to his return home in 1865.
