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From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
speak to
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
anew
From this reading The Christmas Season had again gone by with unwonted economies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
by-ways
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From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Christmas Season had again gone by with unwonted economies.
rid of obstructions
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
DemocraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
economiesnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmiz/
plural of “economy” — the system of production and distribution and consumption
From this reading The Christmas Season had again gone by with unwonted economies.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The Christmas Season had again gone by with unwonted economies.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
highwaysnounUS /ˈhaɪweɪz/
plural of “highway” — a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
nation'snounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
not any; not one
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
nominateverbUS /ˈnɑːmənət/
propose as a candidate for some honor
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The Christmas Season had again gone by with unwonted economies.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading The Christmas Season had again gone by with unwonted economies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile there were no talks about politics at Grey Pine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The figure of Lincoln had been set on the by-ways of State politics by his debate with Douglas.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While Douglas defined his opinions in the Senate and Jefferson Davis made plain that the Union would be dissolved if a radical Republican were elected, it became clear that the Democratic party which in April was to nominate candidates would be other than of one mind.
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 His address in New York in February of 1860 set him on the highways of the nation's life.
