used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
championingverbUS /ˈtʃæmpiənɪŋ/
-ing form of “champion” — protect or fight for as a champion
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
chronicadjectiveUS /ˈkrɑːnɪk/
being long-lasting and recurrent or characterized by long suffering
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
Everett
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From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
set up or found
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
freedmen
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From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
HighlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
Hon
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From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
proposernoun
someone who advances a suggestion or proposal
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
Sallie
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From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was a chronic proposer of a military force bill for the South.
specialtynounUS /ˈspeʃəlti/
an asset of special worth or utility
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hon. Everett Lowell was the representative of Congress from the Boston Highlands district.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
well-to-doadjective
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He was not a man of great wealth, but well-to-do, a successful politician, enthusiastic student, a graduate of Harvard, and he had always made a specialty of championing the cause of the “freedmen.”
at the time that
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
a Caucasian
From this reading His home was an old fashioned white Colonial house built during the American Revolution.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading WHEN Helen Lowell reached Boston from her visit with Sallie Worth, she found her father in the midst of his political campaign.
