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From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
ABOLITIONnounUS /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/
the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery)
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
(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 REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
in addition
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
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 REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
AMERICANSnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
ANTICIPATIONSnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
AUSTRIAnounUS /ˈɔːstriə/
a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
BODEverbUS /boʊd/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
confirmsverbUS /kənˈfɜːrmz/
third-person singular of “confirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In some respects it is a great pleasure to be here.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading In some respects it is a great pleasure to be here.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In some respects it is a great pleasure to be here.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
New-Year's
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From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
and nothing more
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
OUTBREAKnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In some respects it is a great pleasure to be here.
POLANDnounUS /ˈpoʊlənd/
a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
POLICYnounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
REFLECTIONSnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
respectsnounUS /rɪˈspekts/
(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem
From this reading In some respects it is a great pleasure to be here.
RUSSIAnounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
SHARESnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
STOOPSnounUS /stuːps/
plural of “stoop” — an inclination of the top half of the body forward and downward
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
STRUGGLESnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The American in Europe, if a thinking mind, can only become more American.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Every new year, indeed, confirms the old thoughts, but also presents them under some new aspects.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
USEFULNESSnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
VULTUREnounUS /ˈvʌltʃər/
any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This letter will reach the United States about the 1st of January; and it may not be impertinent to offer a few New-Year's reflections.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading REFLECTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR.--AMERICANS IN EUROPE.--FRANCE, ENGLAND, POLAND, ITALY, RUSSIA, AUSTRIA,--THEIR POLICY.--EUROPE TOILS AND STRUGGLES.--ALL THINGS BODE A NEW OUTBREAK.--THE EAGLE OF AMERICA STOOPS TO EARTH, AND SHARES THE CHARACTER OF THE VULTURE.--ABOLITION.--THE YOUTH OF THE LAND.--ANTICIPATIONS OF THEIR USEFULNESS.
