Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

a reformer who favors abolishing slavery

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

From this reading Protests and declamation abounded, plan and leadership lacked.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

(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 One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

brought into existence

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

vehement oratory

From this reading Protests and declamation abounded, plan and leadership lacked.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

plural of “government” — the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

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From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

of the present time and place

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

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From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Protests and declamation abounded, plan and leadership lacked.

the activity of leading

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

the act of departing

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

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From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

plural of “monarchy” — an autocracy governed by a monarch who usually inherits the authority

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

a group of people who work together

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

above and across; more than

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Protests and declamation abounded, plan and leadership lacked.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Protests and declamation abounded, plan and leadership lacked.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

plural of “revolutionist” — a radical supporter of political or social revolution

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

Identical; not different.

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

only a very short time before

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

kept from public knowledge by various means

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

for a limited time only; not permanently

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

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

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

a just detectable amount

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

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

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

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 IM WASHINGTON Meantime, the storm dreaded as so immediate by the administration at Washington--the organization of a new political party, born of the unrest over the slavery question--had spent its force, and, temporarily, long since had muttered away in the distance, leaving scarce a trace behind it on the political sky.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Active leadership by revolutionists trained in Europe was suppressed, removed; as in one instance we have seen.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One abolitionist mass-meeting followed another in those days, but the results of all were much the same.

in or at the place that

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Austria, England, the Old World creeds of monarchies arrayed against popular governments, had their way at our capital, where the birth of an actual democracy impended.