1754
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From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
(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 As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
autocracynounUS /ɔːˈtɑːkrəsi/
a political system governed by a single individual
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
campaignsnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnz/
plural of “campaign” — a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
entangledadjectiveUS /enˈtæŋɡəld/
deeply involved especially in something complicated
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
at any time
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
life'snounUS /laɪfs/
possessive form of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
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 The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the force of workers available
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
nation'snounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
and nothing more
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
an amount of time
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
rearrangedverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
skillfullyadverbUS /ˈskɪlfəli/
with skill
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
in the near future
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
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 life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
a quantity of money
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
express a supposition
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
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 Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
vicissitudesnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
(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 The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where my own life's story has been entangled with some of the events of that struggle I must touch upon them, and the real purpose of my narrative--which is to chronicle for future generations the noble part played in the great drama of the nation's making by a certain worthy people--will require me to review briefly a few of the battles and campaigns of our war against autocracy.
whereforeadverbUS /werˈfɔːr/
an old word meaning “why” or “for that reason”
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
which person or people
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Do not conclude that I intend to venture upon a tale of the American Revolution; only a master's hand can fill in with due skill and proportion so wide a canvas, and that story waits.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
produce a literary work
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The life story of most men, who have lived earnest and active lives, would doubtless be worth the hearing, if the various influences and the many vicissitudes which compose it could be separated and skillfully rearranged into some well wrought design.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Because of the accident of my birth in the year 1754, however, I have lived through a period which will be ever memorable in the history of the world--a period so crowded with worthy deeds and great men, especially on this continent, that there is small danger its interest will be soon exhausted.
but in spite of that
From this reading As I look back upon my own life, it seems to me full of interest and instruction, yet I suppose not more so than that of many another; wherefore, were personal experiences and conclusions the sum of it, I should hesitate to write them down, lest those events and struggles which to me have seemed notable and significant, should prove in the telling of them to have been but commonplace incidents to which all are liable.
