used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
(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 And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
AmennounUS /eɪˈmen/
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
uttered without voice
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
certifyverbUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪ/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
CoachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
at any time
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “(Signed), MCDOWELL, General.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
HickeynounUS /ˈhɪki/
a small inflamed elevation of the skin; a pustule or papule; common symptom in acne
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
MCDOWELL
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From this reading “(Signed), MCDOWELL, General.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
others
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From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
SignedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading “(Signed), MCDOWELL, General.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
unintentionallyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəli/
without intention; in an unintentional manner
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several others, but I never looked at them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The bearer, John Hickey, stood tall, straight and uncovered before me, while I read the above recommendation.
which person or people
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
in the company of; together with
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And hearing that splendid declaration--that so thrills with hope!--those who had all unintentionally worked her woe, bowed their heads and breathed a quick--Amen!
a late time of life
From this reading John Hickey: Coachman John Hickey: Coachman “This is to certify that the bearer, John Hickey, five years in my employ, is as honest a man as ever strode a horse.
