used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
AmericanismnounUS /əˈmerɪkənɪzəm/
loyalty to the United States and its institutions
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
Bok
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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
Bok's
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From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
put or send forth
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
at any time
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
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 Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
the force of workers available
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
and nothing more
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
ROOSEVELT'SnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelts/
possessive form of “roosevelt” — 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
THEODORE
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From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bok's lines had been cast with many of the great men of the day, but he felt that there was something distinctive about the personality of this man: his method of doing things and his way of saying things.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
virileadjectiveUS /ˈvɪrəl/
characterized by energy and vigor
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
at the time that
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
which person or people
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The energy with which he said and did things appealed to Bok.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He made Americanism something more real, more stirring than Bok had ever felt it; he explained national questions in a way that caught Bok's fancy and came within his comprehension.
a late time of life
From this reading Colonel Roosevelt was only five years the senior of the editor; he spoke, therefore, as one of his own years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S INFLUENCE When the virile figure of Theodore Roosevelt swung down the national highway, Bok was one of thousands of young men who felt strongly the attraction of his personality.
