used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading HONORS RECEIVED IN ENGLAND.
enumerateverbUS /ɪˈnuːməreɪt/
specify individually
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
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obtain
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
HONORSnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading HONORS RECEIVED IN ENGLAND.
how
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From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HONORS RECEIVED IN ENGLAND.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
a message received and understood
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
something you have to do
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
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having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HONORS RECEIVED IN ENGLAND.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
express in speech
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
of the kind already mentioned
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
in or at that place or location
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fortunately there are other works in which such as desire it can gain all the information they desire upon these points.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
Webster'snounUS /ˈwebstərz/
possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They will find how closely Mr. Webster was identified with the history of the nation, and what a powerful influence he exerted upon all public measures.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But this does not come within my plan.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would require a volume far larger than the present to speak in detail of Mr. Webster’s public life, to point out his public services, to enumerate the occasions on which he took a distinguished part in debate.
