used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
the state of being absent
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
a quantity of money
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
your usual mood
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
exclusionnounUS /ɪkˈskluːʒən/
the state of being excluded
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading Neither is there an exclusive language used in their legislative proceedings.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
usually; as a rule
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
legislativeadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtɪv/
relating to a legislature or composed of members of a legislature
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
march in a procession
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither is there an exclusive language used in their legislative proceedings.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
pervadesverbUS /pərˈveɪdz/
third-person singular of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Neither is there an exclusive language used in their legislative proceedings.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
not often
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
sessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There is generally a large amount of business brought before this legislature, and its sessions seldom terminate before March or April.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Neither is there an exclusive language used in their legislative proceedings.
at the time that
From this reading If a bill is introduced by an American, the French members do not feel a disposition to oppose its passage on that account; nor, when it is brought in by a Frenchman, do they support it more eagerly or unanimously for that reason.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In their transactions, as a legislative body, there is a total absence of those little, though natural prejudices, which might be presumed to exist among members, so different from each other in education, language, and peculiarity of thought.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A spirit of mutual cordiality, as great as can be looked for in a political assembly, pervades their whole body, to the entire exclusion of local prejudices.
