used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
Bay-Ontario
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From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
CanalnounUS /kəˈnæl/
(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
DOROTHY
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From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
at any time
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
eye-glassed
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From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
financenounUS /fəˈnæns/
the commercial activity of providing funds and capital
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
franksnounUS /fræŋks/
plural of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
GeorgiannounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒən/
a native or resident of the American state of Georgia
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
the head of a state government
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
Hanway
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From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
Hanway's
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From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
Harley
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From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
HOW
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From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
Mazarin
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From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
nominatedadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːməneɪtəd/
appointed by nomination
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
nuptialsnounUS /ˈnʌptʃəlz/
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
ObstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
in other respects or ways
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
PresidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
ranklingverbUS /ˈræŋklɪŋ/
-ing form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
determined
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
RICHARD
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From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
express in words
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
not in physical motion
From this reading Senator Hanway and Mr. Harley, the Georgian Bay-Ontario Canal still rankling in the popular regard, did not attend the convention.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This permitted those gentlemen to be present at the nuptials of Dorothy and Richard, a negative advantage which otherwise might have been denied.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
arousing affect
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
TreasurynounUS /ˈtreʒəri/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW RICHARD AND DOROTHY SAILED AWAY There came but the one name before the convention, and Governor Obstinate was nominated for the Presidency by acclamation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
which person or people
From this reading Governor Obstinate thanked Senator Hanway through the eye-glassed Mazarin, who seized upon the occasion to say that Governor Obstinate was more than ever resolved in event of his election--which was among things sure--to avail himself of Senator Hanway's known abilities touching public finance in the role of Secretary of the Treasury.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading Senator Hanway wired his warm congratulations, and to such earnest length did they extend themselves that it reduced the book of franks conferred upon Senator Hanway by the telegraph company by five stamps.
