Chapter IX · Chapter 9

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

past form of “commemorate” — celebrate by some ceremony or observation

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

feelings of ardent love

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

at any future time; in the future

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

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 "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

go away from a place

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

plural of “legend” — a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

used to form the superlative

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

not any; not one

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

cheap or pretentious or vain display

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

appearing to be as specified; usually used as combining forms

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

plural of “start” — the beginning of anything

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

which person or people

From this reading It has long been one of Uncle Sam's legends that "he who starts across the continent is most sure to leave his religion on the east side of the Missouri river."

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, bells, bonfires and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward for evermore."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading WE HAD NO FLAG TO UNFURL, BUT ITS SENTIMENT WAS WITHIN US.

the words that are spoken

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading These words, written by John Adams to his wife the day following the Declaration of Independence, and regarding that act and day, were evidently the sounding of the key-note of American patriotism.