used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
assemblagenounUS /əˈsemblədʒ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
set up or found
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
frugaladjectiveUS /ˈfruːɡəl/
avoiding waste
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
assemble or get together
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
the head of a state government
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
Hon
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From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
law-makersnoun
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
LegislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
Legree
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From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
mattressesnounUS /ˈmætrəsəz/
plural of “mattress” — a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
Perkins
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From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
saturnalianoun
an orgiastic festival in ancient Rome in honor of Saturn
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
cut with a saw
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
Shelby
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From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
make square
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Raleigh, the quaint little City of Oaks, never saw such an assemblage of law-makers gather in the grey stone Capitol.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
Tim
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From this reading Amos Hogg was Governor, Simon Legree Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Tim Shelby leader of the majority on the floor of the House.
unpretentiousadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈtenʃəs/
lacking pretension or affectation
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE new government was now in full swing and a saturnalia began.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
which person or people
From this reading Ezra Perkins, who was a member of the Senate, was frugal in his habits and found lodgings at an unpretentious boarding house near the Capitol square.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The room was furnished with six iron cots on which were placed straw mattresses and six honourable members of the new Legislature occupied these.
