Chapter XV

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From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2d, 1862.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2d, 1862.

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

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

anew

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

(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 Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2d, 1862.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

doing or producing good

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

the formal act of approving

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

a youthful male person

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2d, 1862.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

carefully thought out in advance

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2d, 1862.

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From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

the act of departing

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

a social unit living together

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

many times at short intervals

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

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

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

of great significance or value

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

third-person singular of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

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

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

engage in

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

plural of “melt” — the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

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

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

not any; not one

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

on one occasion

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

a silver-white metallic element of the platinum group that resembles platinum; occurs in some copper and nickel ores; does not tarnish at ordinary temperatures and is used (alloyed with gold) in jewelry

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

in a regular manner

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

unusual or striking

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

plural of “ruffle” — a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

move hurridly

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

acutely insightful and wise

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

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

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

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From this reading INSTANCING THE BENEFICENT DEPORTMENT OF THE VENERABLE GAMMON, AND NOTING THE PERFORMANCE OF A REMARKABLE MORAL DRAMA BY CAPTAIN VILLIAM BROWN.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Then all the sagacious press chaps rush to the telegraph office and flash feverish paragraphs to the intelligent morning journals: "Highly important--Sudden departure of the Venerable Gammon for Mugville to attend the death-bed of a relative--Believed in military circles that this indicates a change in the Cabinet--Border States delegation has again waited on the President--More vigorous policy needed."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A great blessing is the Venerable Gammon to the palladium of our liberties, my boy; for no sooner does our army cease to change its base of operations, and do other things calculated to make the war interesting and lengthy, than he pulls out his ruffles, sighs frequently, and melts away to Mugville.

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

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading WASHINGTON, D. C., August 2d, 1862.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Some enthusiasm was excited here in the early part of the week, my boy, by the return of the Venerable Gammon from a visit to his aged family at Mugville, whither he goes regularly once a month for the benefit of the sagacious chaps of the press.