used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
of short duration or distance
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "You remember Frederick the Great, as he was called.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
greatly pleased
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading "You remember Frederick the Great, as he was called.
assemble or get together
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "You remember Frederick the Great, as he was called.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You remember Frederick the Great, as he was called.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
Huntingdon's
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From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
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 It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "You remember Frederick the Great, as he was called.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
express in words
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
express in speech
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I have two or three heroes to bring forward on this topic, but I must be brief, as the hour is late.
unbelievingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvɪŋ/
rejecting any belief in gods
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
which person or people
From this reading Alas! he was great in infidelity as well as in war; and he delighted to gather round him those who shared in the same unbelieving views.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It _did_ require true moral courage to speak up as Amos did, at such a time and before so many; and we have some noble instances on record of such a courage under somewhat similar circumstances, and these show us that conduct like this will force respect, let the world say and think what it pleases.
an affirmative
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dear, dear boy," was Miss Huntingdon's reply, with a warm embrace, "yes; what you say is true.
