adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
AsconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
Australasia's
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From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
BiblenounUS /ˈbaɪbəl/
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
BlessedadjectiveUS /blest/
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
CalendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
EmpirenounUS /ˈempaɪər/
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
Empire'snounUS /ˈempaɪərz/
possessive form of “empire” — the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
exercisenounUS /ˈeksərsaɪz/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
figuresnounUS /ˈfɪɡjərz/
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
fourthnounUS /fɔːrθ/
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
inheritverbUS /ˌɪnˈherət/
obtain from someone after their death
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
landedadjectiveUS /ˈlændəd/
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
largeradjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
PowernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
Pudd'nhead
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From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
RussianounUS /ˈrʌʃə/
a former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
RussiannounUS /ˈrʌʃən/
a native or inhabitant of Russia
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
sizenounUS /saɪz/
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My authorities make the British Empire not much short of a fourth larger than the Russian Empire.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The English are mentioned in the Bible: Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When we consider the immensity of the British Empire in territory, population, and trade, it requires a stern exercise of faith to believe in the figures which represent Australasia's contribution to the Empire's commercial grandeur.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading --Pudd'nhead Wilson's New Calendar.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading As compared with the landed estate of the British Empire, the landed estate dominated by any other Power except one --Russia--is not very impressive for size.
