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From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
how long something has existed
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
(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 _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
in addition
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
a youthful male person
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
cadetshipnoun
the position of cadet
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
CandidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
Congressman'snounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmənz/
possessive form of “congressman” — a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
one or the other of two
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
Gridley
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From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
come together
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
the force of workers available
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
SpokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
move an implement through
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Every young man had to be of proper age, height, weight and general good bodily condition.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
which person or people
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
Wilburville
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From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every boy who has followed such matters in his own interest will appreciate what the "big stir" means.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Congressman Spokes, representing the district in which Gridley lay, had a vacant cadetship at West Point within his gift, and also a cadetship at Annapolis.
Would-Beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading The Would-Be Candidates The big stir came earlier than it had been expected.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _"On December 17, at nine A.M., at the town hall in Wilburville, I will meet all young men who believe themselves to possess the other proper qualifications for a cadetship at either West Point or Annapolis."_ So ran the Congressman's announcement in the daily press of the district.
