1st
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From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
94
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From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
(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 We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
Ariston
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From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
candidatenounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
Chairo
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From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
Chairo's
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From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
without doubt or question
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
ElectionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
divisible by two
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
promote over another
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
how
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From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
a single distinct event
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
JOINTnounUS /dʒɔɪnt/
(anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
Lydia's
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From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
Peleas
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From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
presideverbUS /prɪˈzaɪd/
act as president
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
with low volume
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
reelectedverbUS /riɪˈlektɪd/
past form of “reelect” — elect again
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
renominated
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From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
SESSIONnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
SpeakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was a matter of course that he should be renominated as the candidate of the government, and a motion to this effect was duly made by Peleas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JOINT SESSION Election day passed quietly; it resulted in an overwhelming majority in favor of the government, and the character of the majority was clearly animated by the intention to visit heavily upon Chairo the consequences of his actions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first session of the legislature on the 1st of January, '94, was attended by the deepest misgiving on the part of all Chairo's friends; nothing could be determined by the proceedings of that day--which were purely formal--but on the next an incident occurred which showed how matters stood.
which person or people
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
a late time of life
From this reading The previous Speaker of the Senate who would, if reelected, preside at the joint session of both houses, was a man of moderate views, who had for years impartially administered the duties of his office.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading We had all understood that Lydia's return to New York was due to some determination on her part, but what that determination was not even Ariston knew.
