Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

(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 Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

official approval

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

argue with one another

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

be different

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

the quality of being suited to the end in view

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

communicated in words

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

come to pass

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

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From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

put together out of artificial or natural components or parts

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

plural of “manufacture” — the organized action of making of goods and services for sale

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

someone who advances a suggestion or proposal

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

inflected form of “repay” — pay back

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

the brightly colored garments of a jockey; emblematic of the stable

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

term of address for a man

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

possessive form of “speaker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

a state in New England

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

precisely as stated

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.

device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room

From this reading Mr. Speaker's approbation of this part of the English example was still warmer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Sir, we have seen, in the course of this discussion, that several gentlemen have expressed their high admiration of the _silk manufacture_ of England.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the debate to which I have already referred, the proposer of the motion urged the expediency of providing for the admission of the silks of France into England.

which person or people

From this reading Its commendation was begun, I think, by the honorable member from Vermont, who sits near me, who thinks that that alone gives conclusive evidence of the benefits produced by attention to manufactures, inasmuch as it is a great source of wealth to the nation, and has amply repaid all the cost of its protection.

to a great degree

From this reading Now, Sir, it does so happen, that both these gentlemen differ very widely on this point from the opinions entertained in England, by persons of the first rank, both as to knowledge and power.