used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
equally
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
(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 The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
CandidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
cannot
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From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
CommotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
disqualifyverbUS /dɪˈskwɑːləfaɪ/
make unfit or unsuitable
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
electorsnounUS /ɪˈlektərz/
plural of “elector” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
excitements
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From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
Gillett's
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From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
Higgins
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From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
ImpertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
InterruptionsnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃənz/
plural of “interruption” — an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
LongbownounUS /ˈlɔːŋboʊ/
a powerful wooden bow drawn by hand; usually 5-6 feet long; used in medieval England
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
the force of workers available
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
OxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
Personale
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From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
PlatformsnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrmz/
plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
PolicynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
PoliticsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
presidencynounUS /ˈprezədənsi/
the tenure of a president
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
Puddleford
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From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
qualificationnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃən/
an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
qualificationsnounUS /ˌkwɑːləfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
restoresverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrz/
third-person singular of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
RoastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
StumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
townshipnounUS /ˈtaʊnʃɪp/
an administrative division of a county
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Puddleford was famous for its political excitements, and so indeed is a new country generally.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The qualifications of all persons, from a candidate for the presidency down to township constable, were thoroughly canvassed by the electors.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
Wiggins
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From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading What might be a qualification for office in Puddleford, might disqualify in another region, but we cannot expect that all men will think alike.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Its people watched the altar of liberty with an "eternal vigilance."
but in spite of that
From this reading Puddleford and Politics.--Higgins against Wiggins.--The Candidates' Personale.--Their Platforms.--Delicate Questions.--Stump Speaking.--Wiggins on Higgins.--Impertinent Interruptions.--Higgins on Wiggins.--Ike Turtle not dead yet.--Commotion.--Squire Longbow restores Order.--Grand Stroke of Policy.--The Roast Ox at Gillett's Corners.
