1879
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1881
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From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
(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 Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
altarsnounUS /ˈɔːltərz/
plural of “altar” — the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
Baalnoun
any of numerous local fertility and nature deities worshipped by ancient Semitic peoples; the Hebrews considered Baal a false god
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
bloomingnounUS /ˈbluːmɪŋ/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
brought into existence
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
the act of burning something
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
showing who or what does the action
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a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
come or bring to a finish or an end
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consumingadjectiveUS /kənˈsuːmɪŋ/
very strong; urgently felt
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
copyrightnounUS /ˈkɑːpiraɪt/
a document granting exclusive right to publish and sell literary or musical or artistic work
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argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
DriftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
EmblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
FLAGnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
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the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
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a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
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the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
lilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
passionsnounUS /ˈpæʃənz/
plural of “passion” — a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
PoeticaladjectiveUS /poʊˈetɪkəl/
of or relating to poetry
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address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
prophetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
rainbownounUS /ˈreɪnboʊ/
an arc of colored light in the sky caused by refraction of the sun's rays by rain
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
reddens
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From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
rendverb
tear or be torn violently
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
sabernounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
except for; apart from
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
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seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
SheathingnounUS /ˈʃiːðɪŋ/
protective covering consisting, for example, of a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
SnatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
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SoothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
star-fires
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From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
storm-cloud
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From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
create by training and teaching
From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
usurpations
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From this reading Born on the deluge of old usurpations, Drifted our Ark o'er the desolate seas, Bearing the rainbow of hope to the nations Torn from the storm-cloud and flung to the breeze!
VainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
WashedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
white-handed
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From this reading Justice that reddens the sky with her terrors, Mercy that comes with her white-handed train, Soothing all passions, redeeming all errors, Sheathing the saber and breaking the chain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GOD SAVE THE FLAG.[33] Washed in the blood of the brave and the blooming, Snatched from the altars of insolent foes, Burning with star-fires, but never consuming, Flashed its broad ribbons of lily and rose.
worshipersnounUS /ˈwɜːrʃɪpərz/
plural of “worshiper” — someone who admires too much to recognize faults
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Vainly the prophets of Baal would rend it, Vainly his worshipers pray for its fall; Thousands have died for it, millions defend it, Emblem of justice and mercy to all.
WritingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
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