Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

put in effect

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

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From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a politician who is running for public office

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

subject to popular election

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

British poet (born in the United States) who won the Nobel prize for literature; his plays are outstanding examples of modern verse drama (1888-1965)

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

the head of a state government

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

only a very short time before

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a university in Massachusetts

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

of the present time and place

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

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 The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

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From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a group of people who work together

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

warning of future misfortune

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

a formal public statement

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

an educational institution

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

United States sociologist (1840-1910)

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

in or at that place or location

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading President Lincoln had issued his premonitory proclamation of emancipation, and Harvard College was stirred to its academic depths.

plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution

From this reading Professor Joel Parker, of the Law School, pronounced Lincoln’s action unconstitutional, subversive of the rights of property, and a most dangerous precedent.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading IMMORTALITY In the autumn of 1862 there was great excitement in Massachusetts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

which person or people

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With Charles Eliot Norton and other American Tories, Parker headed a movement for the organization of a People’s Party, which had for its immediate object the defeat of Andrew for Governor and the relegation of Sumner to private life.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The first they could hardly expect to accomplish, but it was hoped that a sufficient number of conservative representatives would be elected to the Legislature to replace Sumner by a Republican, who would be more to their own minds; and they would be willing to compromise on such a candidate as Honorable E. R. Hoar,--although Judge Hoar was innocent of this himself and was quite as strongly anti-slavery as Sumner.