used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
AgriculturenounUS /ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
a large-scale farming enterprise
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
Collier'snounUS /ˈkɑːljərz/
possessive form of “collier” — someone who works in a coal mine
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
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culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
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dedicatedadjectiveUS /ˈdedəkeɪtəd/
devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
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DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
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the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
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past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
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a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
to a considerable degree; very much
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plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
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Freethought
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FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Gethsemane
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From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
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give help or assistance; be of service
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historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
How
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ten 10s
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IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading The author is indebted to the great national newspapers of Canada and the United States, the Toronto _Globe_ and _Collier's Weekly_, for some facts from the former and some figures from the latter in rounding up the historical part of the story as relating to the conflict in the Far East.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
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a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
loftieradjectiveUS /ˈlɔːftiər/
comparative of “lofty” — of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
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mainspringnoun
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
the force of workers available
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
MoralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The author is indebted to the great national newspapers of Canada and the United States, the Toronto _Globe_ and _Collier's Weekly_, for some facts from the former and some figures from the latter in rounding up the historical part of the story as relating to the conflict in the Far East.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
OccidentnounUS /ˈɑːksədent/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
oft-recurring
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
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others
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ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
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clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
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roundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
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SabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
for that reason; with the result that
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The author is indebted to the great national newspapers of Canada and the United States, the Toronto _Globe_ and _Collier's Weekly_, for some facts from the former and some figures from the latter in rounding up the historical part of the story as relating to the conflict in the Far East.
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 The author is indebted to the great national newspapers of Canada and the United States, the Toronto _Globe_ and _Collier's Weekly_, for some facts from the former and some figures from the latter in rounding up the historical part of the story as relating to the conflict in the Far East.
TalksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
impart skills or knowledge to
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
ThrustsnounUS /θrʌsts/
plural of “thrust” — the force used in pushing
From this reading Author of "By Northern Lakes," "Sabre Thrusts at Freethought," "Plain Talks on Health and Morals, Part II," and "Occident and Orient."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
TorontonounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
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an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading As every life has its Gethsemane of sorrow and tragedy, so every life has its morning star of hope and its mainspring of faith.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The author is indebted to the great national newspapers of Canada and the United States, the Toronto _Globe_ and _Collier's Weekly_, for some facts from the former and some figures from the latter in rounding up the historical part of the story as relating to the conflict in the Far East.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
WALKERnounUS /ˈwɔːkər/
New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
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WeeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The author is indebted to the great national newspapers of Canada and the United States, the Toronto _Globe_ and _Collier's Weekly_, for some facts from the former and some figures from the latter in rounding up the historical part of the story as relating to the conflict in the Far East.
WESLEYnounUS /ˈwesli/
English clergyman and brother of John Wesley who wrote many hymns (1707-1788)
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
which person or people
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
WILLIAM
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From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
produce a literary work
From this reading To men who teach and write the oft-recurring question comes, How can we so influence others in heart and intellect as to help them reach a loftier plane of thought and action?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of the Parliament of Canada, in the year one thousand nine hundred and seven, by WILLIAM WESLEY WALKER, at the Department of Agriculture the granddaughter of a cultured Frenchman and the faithful partner of my joys and sorrows, this volume is affectionately dedicated.
