used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
adroitlyadverbUS /əˈdrɔɪtli/
with adroitness; in an adroit manner
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
Alwyn
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From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
BethelnounUS /ˈbeθəl/
a house of worship (especially one for sailors)
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
bribedverbUS /braɪbd/
past form of “bribe” — make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
CarolineadjectiveUS /ˈkerəlaɪn/
of or relating to the life and times of kings Charles I or Charles II of England
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
Cresswell
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From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
Cresswell's
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From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
engineeredverbUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrd/
past form of “engineer” — design as an engineer
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
foresawverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsɔː/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
and nothing more
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
pledgesnounUS /ˈpledʒɪz/
plural of “pledge” — a deposit of personal property as security for a debt
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
RepublicansnounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkənz/
plural of “republican” — a member of the Republican Party
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
cut with a saw
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
steeredverbUS /stɪrd/
past form of “steer” — direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
Stillings
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From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Alwyn had been cut to the quick, and his reply was a straight out defence of Negro rights and a call to the Republican Party to redeem its pledges.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He not only had a strong personal dislike for Alwyn, but he regarded the promise to him of a high office as a menace to the South.
Teerswell
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From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Congressman Cresswell was stirred to his first political activity by the hint given him through Stillings.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
which person or people
From this reading The second speech which Alwyn made at the Bethel Literary was, as Stillings foresaw, a reply to the stinging criticisms of certain colored papers engineered by Teerswell, who said that Alwyn had been bribed to remain loyal to the Republicans by a six thousand dollar office.
Wynn
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From this reading Caroline Wynn, seeing the rocks for which her political craft was headed, adroitly steered several newspaper reports into the waste basket, but Stillings saw to it that a circumstantial account was in the _Colored American_, and that a copy of this paper was in Congressman Cresswell's hands.
