used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
a youthful male person
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
ClearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
clippingsnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋz/
plural of “clipping” — an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
DedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
diariesnounUS /ˈdaɪəriz/
plural of “diary” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
DiscerningadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
etc
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From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
a social unit living together
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
FOREWORDnounUS /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
FoundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
HeroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
InterpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
IronsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
a small worthless amount
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
the literary culture
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
love-story
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From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
love-tale
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From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
Margaret
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From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
MohawknounUS /ˈmoʊhɔːk/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
ProphetsnounUS /ˈprɑːfəts/
the second of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
cut with a saw
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
term of address for a man
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
StudentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of _The Light in The Clearing_, _A Man for the Ages_, etc.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FOREWORD Much of the color of the love-tale of Jack and Margaret, which is a part of the greater love-story of man and liberty, is derived from old letters, diaries, and newspaper clippings in the possession of a well-known American family.
William
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From this reading I was in Sir William Johnson's camp of magnificent Mohawk warriors at Albany.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Discerning Student and Interpreter of the Spirit of the Prophets, the Struggle of the Heroes and the Wisdom of the Founders of Democracy, I Dedicate This Volume.
a late time of life
From this reading "The first time I saw the boy, Jack Irons, he was about nine years old.
