Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

any specific behavior

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

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

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

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

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

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

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

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From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

from appearances alone

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

any of several evergreen shrubs of the genus Arbutus of temperate Europe and America

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

possessive form of “brooks” — United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

15th President of the United States (1791-1868)

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

having or capable of producing colors

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

make a compromise; arrive at a compromise

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

having the place or position changed

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

a distinctive odor that is pleasant

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

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From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

destroyed or killed

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

death of a person

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

green foliage

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

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

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

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

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

showing a lack of attention or care

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

located, suited for, or taking place within a building

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

the literary culture

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a room where books are kept

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

for more time

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

not any; not one

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

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

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

above and across; more than

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

the act of abrogating; an official or legal cancellation

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

a member of the Republican Party

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

cut with a saw

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

an educational institution

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

a member of a senate

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

the state of being under the control of another person

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

the season of growth

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

not in physical motion

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

United States sociologist (1840-1910)

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

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

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

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

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

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

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

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

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

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

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He foresaw defeat and was with cool judgment aware of what the formation of the Republican Party indicated in the way of trouble to come.

in or at the place that

From this reading On an evening late in May, 1856 (John long remembered it), the Squire as usual left their little circle and retired to the library, where he busied himself over matters involving business letters, and then fell to reading in the _Tribune_ the bitter politics of Fremont's contest with Buchanan and the still angry talk over Brooks's assault on Senator Sumner.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

during the time that

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Meanwhile, school went on, and John grew stronger and broader in this altogether wholesome atmosphere of outdoor activity and indoor life of kindness and apparently inattentive indifference on the part of his busy uncle.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.

a late time of life

From this reading The repeal of the Missouri Compromise had years before disturbed his party allegiance, and now no longer had he been able to see the grave question of slavery as Ann his wife saw it.

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

From this reading April passed, the arbutus fragrance was gone, while the maples were putting forth ruddy buds which looked like a prophecy of the distant autumn and made gay with colour the young greenery of spring.