used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
in addition
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
AmericanismnounUS /əˈmerɪkənɪzəm/
loyalty to the United States and its institutions
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
down-trodden
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From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
espousedverbUS /ɪˈspaʊzd/
past form of “espouse” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
communicated in words
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
Gorham
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From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
inbornadjectiveUS /ˈɪnbɔːrn/
present at birth but not necessarily hereditary; acquired during fetal development
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
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 There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
not one, and not any
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
come into possession of
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
and nothing more
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
OppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
others
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From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
express in words
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There are many characteristics that are essential to true Americanism; among these, none is more prominent than an inborn desire, not only to obtain personal liberty, but, also, to see justice done to others.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America The Gorham Press, Boston, U. S. A.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading More than once, have we, as a nation, arrayed ourselves upon the side of the down-trodden and pitiful, and, in every such instance, we have greatly increased and enhanced the well-being of those whose cause we have espoused.
which person or people
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
belonging to which person
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Oppression of the weak and ignorant, by those who are wiser and stronger than they, has, always, aroused in us pronounced, and, often, openly expressed, indignation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We, as Americans, say, with loving pride, that we are citizens of that _one fair land whose single boast has always been that it was free_.
