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From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
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From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
speak to
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
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 On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
BurrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
establishingverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “establish” — set up or found
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
at any time
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
an act that fails
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
FederalistnounUS /ˈfedərəlɪst/
a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
go away from a place
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
march in a procession
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
NashvillenounUS /ˈnæʃvɪl/
capital of the state of Tennessee; located in the north central part of the state on the Cumberland River; known for country music
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
pronounUS /proʊ/
an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
retirementnounUS /riˈtaɪərmənt/
the state of being retired from one's business or occupation
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
tem
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From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
traitorousadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪtərəs/
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
unconscionableadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːnʃənəbəl/
lacking a conscience
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
unmannedadjectiveUS /ənˈmænd/
lacking a crew
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
untrustworthinessnoun
the trait of not deserving trust or confidence
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
communicated in words
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
Vice-President
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From this reading On Saturday, March 2, 1805, at the close of the administration, Vice-President Burr took formal leave of the United States Senate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The Washington Federalist referring to his farewell address, declared it “* * * the most dignified, sublime and impressive ever uttered.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading * * * The whole Senate was in tears and so unmanned that it was half an hour before they could recover themselves sufficiently to come to order and choose a vice-president pro tem.”
WilkinsonnounUS /ˈwɪlkənsən/
English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon retirement, he felt forced to shift his residence and at the suggestion of his friend, General James Wilkinson, a man much more dangerous and less trustworthy than Burr and at the time chief officer of the United States Army, he traveled westward with the presumed intent of establishing his domicile at Nashville.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet his great abilities were marred by an instinct for traitorous intrigue and an unconscionable untrustworthiness which made his life a failure.
