10th
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From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
18th
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From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
1st
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From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
20th
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From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
23
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From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
arsenalsnounUS /ˈɑːrsənəlz/
plural of “arsenal” — all the weapons and equipment that a country has
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
bonfiresnounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪərz/
plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
dnounUS /diː/
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
examplenounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəl/
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
metverbUS /met/
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
monthnounUS /mʌnθ/
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
movedadjectiveUS /muːvd/
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
OrdinancenounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
secededverbUS /sɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “secede” — withdraw from an organization or communion
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
SecessionnounUS /sɪˈseʃən/
an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
seizedverbUS /siːzd/
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
SouthnounUS /saʊθ/
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
StatenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
StatesnounUS /steɪts/
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
streetsnounUS /striːts/
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Alabama and Mississippi passed the Ordinance of Secession on the following day; Georgia on the 18th, Louisiana on the 23d, and Texas on the 1st of February.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
thirdnounUS /θɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On the 10th of January, three days after Vincent returned home from his expedition, Florida followed the example of South Carolina and seceded.
Tony
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From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
troopsnounUS /truːps/
soldiers collectively
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
Vincent
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From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The South Carolina Convention met in the third week in December, and on the 20th of that month the Ordinance of Secession was passed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In all these States the Ordinance of Session was received with great rejoicing: bonfires were lit, the towns illuminated, and the militia paraded the streets, and in many cases the Federal arsenals were seized and the Federal forts occupied by the State troops.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading While Vincent had been occupied with the affairs of Tony and his wife, public events had moved forward rapidly.
