used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
alienadjectiveUS /ˈeɪliən/
not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
(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 Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
braggadocionounUS /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/
vain and empty boasting
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
confiscateverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪt/
take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
custodiannounUS /kəˈstoʊdiən/
one having charge of buildings or grounds or animals
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
departmentaladjectiveUS /dɪˌpɑːrtˈmenəl/
of or relating to a department
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My reward is in knowing I did it.
command with authority
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
an opposing military force
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
expellingnounUS /ɪkˈspelɪŋ/
any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
HunnounUS /hʌn/
a member of a nomadic people who invaded Europe in the 4th century
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
industrialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəl/
of or relating to or resulting from industry
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
kinnounUS /kɪn/
a person having kinship with another or others
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading My reward is in knowing I did it.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My reward is in knowing I did it.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
by chance
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
Rehashed
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From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading My reward is in knowing I did it.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
unsungadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌŋ/
not famous or acclaimed
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
at the time that
From this reading Rehashed departmental reports become mere braggadocio when the human interest is lacking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So far as the department is concerned it will remain unsung.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Its direct results were the taking over of ships, needed more than money, and the appointment of a custodian of alien enemy property to confiscate hundreds of millions of dollars' worth, expelling the Hun and his kin from our frontiers and our industrial life for all time.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I had written perhaps one of the most vital chapters in American history.
