afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
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 The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
AMERICANnounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading EMERSON AS AN AMERICAN.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading EMERSON AS AN AMERICAN.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
ASconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading EMERSON AS AN AMERICAN.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
bornadjectiveUS /bɔːrn/
brought into existence
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
boundariesnounUS /ˈbaʊndəriz/
plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
difficultadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfəkəlt/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
EMERSONnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading EMERSON AS AN AMERICAN.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
fleshnounUS /fleʃ/
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
geographicaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to the science of geography
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
GermannounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmən/
a person of German nationality
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
PrussianounUS /ˈprʌʃə/
a former kingdom in north-central Europe including present-day northern Germany and northern Poland
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
sensesnounUS /ˈsensɪz/
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
vagueadjectiveUS /veɪɡ/
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Our position is more vague and difficult, because it is not primarily related to the senses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The origin of America was not like that of the European nations; the latter were born after the flesh, but we after the spirit.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading I can easily find out where England or Prussia is, and recognize an Englishman or German when we meet; but we Americans are not, to the same extent as these, limited by geographical and physical boundaries.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is not with Americans as with other peoples.
