used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
any person at all
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
being joined in close association
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
else
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From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
highest in quality
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
nominatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/
appointed by nomination
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
nominatingverbUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “nominate” — propose as a candidate for some honor
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
nominationnounUS /ˌnɑːməˈneɪʃən/
the act of officially naming a candidate
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
and nothing more
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
a human being
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
PresidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
rejectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈdʒektɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
express in words
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
a special situation
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
weighingnounUS /ˈweɪɪŋ/
careful consideration
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This leads us to the consideration of what the Whigs of Massachusetts are to do, or such of them as do not see fit to support General Taylor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
WhigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading This is the case, Gentlemen, as far as I can discern it, and exercising upon it as impartial a judgment as I can form,--this is the case presented to the Whigs, so far as respects the personal fitness and personal character of General Taylor, and the circumstances which have caused his nomination.
which person or people
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I only repeat, that those who had the greatest agency originally in bringing him before the people were Whig conventions and Whig meetings in the several States, Free States, and that a great majority of that convention which nominated him in Philadelphia was from the Free States, and might have rejected him if they had chosen, and selected anybody else on whom they could have united.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such, Gentlemen, are the circumstances connected with the nomination of General Taylor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If we were weighing the propriety of nominating such a person to the Presidency, it would be one thing; if we are considering the expediency, or I may say the necessity (which to some minds may seem to be the case), of well-meaning and patriotic Whigs supporting him after he is nominated, that is quite another thing.
