used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
anteroomnoun
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
blizzardnounUS /ˈblɪzərd/
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
BuchanannounUS /bjuːˈkænən/
15th President of the United States (1791-1868)
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
CabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
convulsionsnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃənz/
plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
discordantadjectiveUS /dɪˈskɔːrdənt/
not in agreement or harmony
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
flicked
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From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading The feeble old President, overwhelmed by the gathering storm, crouched in the corner by the fire.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Once more the question of the little fort in the harbor of Charleston had plunged the discordant Cabinet of the dying administration into the convulsions of a miniature war.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
SESSIONnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
sleetnounUS /sliːt/
partially melted snow (or a mixture of rain and snow)
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
Socola
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From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had waited for more than two hours in the anteroom and still the Cabinet was in session.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
a Caucasian
From this reading A MIDNIGHT SESSION The Secretary of War invited Socola to join him at the White House after the Cabinet meeting which President Buchanan had called at the unusual hour of ten at night.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without show of impatience he smoked cigar after cigar, flicked their ashes into the fireplace and listened with an expression of quiet amusement to the storm raging within while the sleet of a January blizzard rattled against the windows with increasing fury.
