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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
allowed
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From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
askednounUS /asked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
begannounUS /began/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
believed
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
bill
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
calculated
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
committee
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
composed
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
concealment
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
conversational
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
corporations
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
counsels
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
develop
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
Down
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
end
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
explain
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
felicitous
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
fellow-members
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
flaw
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
forefront
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
front
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
Glancing
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
goodnounUS /good/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
greatnounUS /great/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
greater
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
habit
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
House
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
immediately
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From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
impressive
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
interest
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
jugglery
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
justice
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
largely
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
lawyers
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
laymen
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
legislation
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
listened
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
made
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
man
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
measure
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
merely
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
Mr
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
opposition
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
ordernounUS /order/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
pass
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From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
proper
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
publicity
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
put
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From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
questionnounUS /ˈquestion/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
reading
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From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
recommended
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
remedy
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
risen
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
said
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
seat
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
second
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From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
state
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
statutes
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
surenounUS /sure/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
then
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
thirdnounUS /third/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
tone
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From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
Truesdale
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From this reading Down in front a man had risen from his seat--the felicitous Mr. Truesdale.
unanimously
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
up
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From this reading In order not to take up their time he asked: therefore, that it be immediately put on its second and third reading and allowed to pass.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Truesdale believed in corporations when corporations were good, and this bill was calculated to make them good, to put an end to jugglery and concealment.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Glancing around at his fellow-members he then began to explain in the impressive but conversational tone of one whose counsels are in the habit of being listened to, that this was merely a little measure to remedy a flaw in the statutes.
wise
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From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Our great state, he said, should be in the forefront of such wise legislation, which made for justice and a proper publicity; but the bill in question was of greater interest to lawyers than to laymen, a committee composed largely of lawyers had recommended it unanimously, and he was sure that no opposition would develop in the House.
