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From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
(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 I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
subject to appointment
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
disagreeingverbUS /dɪsəˈɡriːɪŋ/
-ing form of “disagree” — be of different opinions
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
journalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
not any; not one
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
RepresentativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
determined
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
term of address for a man
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Suffice it to say, that the House of Representatives, having then possession of the bill, chose to retain that possession, and never acted on the report of the committee of conference.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
votesnounUS /voʊts/
plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading "_Resolved_, That a message be sent to the honorable the House of Representatives, respectfully to remind the House of the report of the committee of conference appointed on the disagreeing votes of the two houses on the amendment of the House to the amendment of the Senate to the bill respecting the fortifications of the United States."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
(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 You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was done in the House on the receipt of this message now appears from the printed journal.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I have no wish to comment on the proceedings there recorded; all may read them, and each be able to form his own opinion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You recollect this resolution, Sir, having, as I well remember, taken some part on the occasion.[2] This resolution was promptly passed; the secretary carried it to the House, and delivered it.
