used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
(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 Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But--the city was in open rebellion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Cantonments
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From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading But--the city was in open rebellion.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
detachments
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From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
set up or found
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
death of a person
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
LahorenounUS /lɑːˈhɔːr/
city in northeast Pakistan
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
LINCOLNnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
MallnounUS /mɔːl/
a public area set aside as a pedestrian walk
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
monosyllabicadjective
having or characterized by or consisting of one syllable
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
moppedverbUS /mɑːpt/
inflected form of “mop” — to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
in motion
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But--the city was in open rebellion.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading But--the city was in open rebellion.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
Roy
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From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
done under pressure
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He admitted they had mopped things up a bit--outside; and left a detachment, in support of the police, guarding the Mall.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Back in Cantonments, Roy found strong detachments being rushed to all vital points, and Brigade Headquarters moving into Lahore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was late before Lance returned, tired and monosyllabic.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "It has long been a grave question whether any Government not too strong for the liberties of the people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies."--ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
