used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
ADAMSnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
Adams'snounUS /ˈædəmzɪz/
possessive form of “adams” — American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
altruismnounUS /ˈæltruːɪzəm/
the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
CONQUERINGnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
generationnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃən/
all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
let have
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
an instinctive motive
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
immediately past
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
marshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
not any; not one
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
a compound formed by replacing hydrogen in an acid by a metal (or a radical that acts like a metal)
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
transport commercially
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
TribunenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːn/
(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests
From this reading The _Tribune_ was an old hulk; it could not ride the tide.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in the ebb of altruism in America that followed the Civil War, Amos Adams's ship of dreams was left high and dry in the salt marsh.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But in no substantial way did his newspaper feel the impulse of the current.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HERE WE SEE GRANT ADAMS CONQUERING HIS THIRD AND LAST DEVIL In the ebb and flow of life every generation sees its waves of altruism washing in.
at the time that
From this reading Finally a time came when the tide began to boom in.
