used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
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 theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
AmericanizeverbUS /əˈmerəkənaɪz/
make American in character
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
AmericanizedverbUS /əˈmerɪkənaɪzd/
past form of “americanize” — make American in character
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
assimilationnounUS /əˌsɪməˈleɪʃən/
the state of being assimilated; people of different backgrounds come to see themselves as part of a larger national family
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
conscientiouslyadverbUS /ˌkɑːntʃiˈentʃəsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
else
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From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
Eveley
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From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
every person
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
FOREIGNERnounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "Whether it is husbands and wives, or whether it is nations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
individualitynounUS /ˌɪndɪvɪdʒuːˈælɪti/
the quality of being individual
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whether it is husbands and wives, or whether it is nations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "Whether it is husbands and wives, or whether it is nations.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
and nothing more
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Whether it is husbands and wives, or whether it is nations.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
with speed
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
sagelyadverb
in a wise manner
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
express in words
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
move hurridly
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
theoristsnounUS /ˈθiːərɪsts/
plural of “theorist” — someone who theorizes (especially in science or art)
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had thought it over carefully, attempted it conscientiously and decided it could not be done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
the upper part of anything
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
precisely as stated
From this reading SHE FINDS A FOREIGNER Eveley had very nearly lost faith in assimilation.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "Whether it is husbands and wives, or whether it is nations.
which person or people
From this reading The theorists are right in stating that America is for Americans only, and that it is the patriotic duty of those who come here to be Americanized as rapidly as possible, and the duty of the regular Americans to Americanize everybody else at top speed--but it can not be done.
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Whether it is husbands and wives, or whether it is nations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "One individuality can not be absorbed by another," she would say very sagely.
