used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
in actual fact
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
CONSPIRACYnounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
Edmond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything later proved it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
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 I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
gravestadjectiveUS /ˈɡrævəst/
superlative of “grave” — dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I said he went mad.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
indiscretionsnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈskreʃənz/
plural of “indiscretion” — the trait of being injudicious
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everything later proved it.
JohnstonnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstən/
Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
JOHNSTON'SnounUS /ˈdʒɑːnstənz/
possessive form of “johnston” — Confederate general in the American Civil War; led the Confederate troops in the West (1807-1891)
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Everything later proved it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
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 RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
roused to anger
From this reading I said he went mad.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
and nothing more
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Everything later proved it.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
RANDOLPH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
REMOVALnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
REVOLTnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said he went mad.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
sincerelyadverbUS /sɪnˈsɪrli/
with sincerity; without pretense
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
trustworthinessnounUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrðinəs/
the trait of deserving trust and confidence
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
a message informing of danger
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I said he went mad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He not only committed the gravest indiscretions, but in addition he, a Southern man, with a couple of centuries of Southern traditions behind him, actually wrote a letter to President Lincoln warning him of a vast conspiracy to carry California out of the Union and questioning the trustworthiness of General Johnston.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I could not close this phase of the story without further reference to Edmond Randolph, for I sincerely want to set him right.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading RANDOLPH BETRAYED CONSPIRACY FOR REVOLT IN CALIFORNIA, AND WROTE LETTER TO LINCOLN THAT CAUSED JOHNSTON’S REMOVAL.
