Chapter III · Chapter 3

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

anew

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

(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 All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

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

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

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

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

the formal act of approving

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

(of weather or climate) physically mild

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

-ing form of “crumble” — fall apart

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

to come or go into

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

opinion or judgment

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

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From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

being in focus or brought into focus

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

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

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

characterized by or arising from psychoneurotic hysteria

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

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

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

a son who has the same first name as his father

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

immediately past

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

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From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

the common people generally

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

having notes of fixed rhythmic value

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

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

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

the act of departing politely

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

having or expressing strong emotions

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

filled or impregnated with perfume

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

a large, flat, thin case for carrying loose papers or drawings or maps; usually leather

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

-ing form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

a member of a senate

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

plural of “senator” — a member of a senate

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

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

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE PARTING The breathless galleries leaned forward to catch the slightest sound from the arena below.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading One by one the Senators from the seceding Southern States rose and renounced their allegiance to the United States in obedience to the voice of their people.

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

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

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

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading With each solemn exit the women of the galleries grew hysterical, waved their perfumed handkerchiefs and shouted their approval with cries of sympathy and admiration.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading All eyes were focused now on the brilliant young Senator from Alabama, Clement C. Clay, Jr. It was understood that he had prepared an eloquent defense of his action and would voice the passionate feeling of the masses of the Southern people in this his last utterance in the crumbling temple of the old Republic.

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From this reading David Yulee, Stephen K. Mallory and Benjamin Fitzpatrick had each closed his portfolio and with slow measured tread marched down the crowded aisle and out of the Chamber never again to enter its doors.