used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
in the past
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
(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 Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
fearless and daring
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
BurrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
a period of 100 years
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
correctionsnounUS /kərˈekʃənz/
the department of local government that is responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
DEDICATEDadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
Dodd
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From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
e-book
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From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
be identical or equivalent to
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ESTEEMnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
etc
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From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
flutesnounUS /fluːts/
plural of “flute” — a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
a state of high honor
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
HomelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
kneelverbUS /niːl/
rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
a narrow way or road
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
LoversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
a female domestic
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
MeadnounUS /miːd/
United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
a brief written record
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
PrintingnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
RibbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Author of "The Bow of Orange Ribbon," "The Maid of Maiden Lane," etc.
precisely, exactly
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
smiting
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From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
a short musical composition with words
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
not in physical motion
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
stringingverbUS /ˈstrɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “string” — thread on or as if on a string
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text in bold face is enclosed by equal signs (=bold=), and text in small capitals is replaced by all capitals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A list of corrections is at the end of the e-book.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
weaveverbUS /wiːv/
interlace by or as if by weaving
From this reading So I weave of love and glory, Homely toil, and martial show, Fair romance from the grand story Lived a century ago. A Song of a Single Note
which person or people
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Love, its flutes will still be stringing, Lovers still will sigh and kneel; Freedom sets her trumpets ringing To the clash of smiting steel."
in the company of; together with
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading An American who loves his country "Right or Wrong," And who always believes she is "Right," THIS NOVEL IS WITH MUCH ESTEEM DEDICATED.
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 New York Dodd, Mead & Company The Burr Printing House, New York.
