used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
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 The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, thanks to God!
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
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 But, thanks to God!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
GreecenounUS /ɡriːs/
a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
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 There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
in other respects or ways
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
in the near future
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
not in physical motion
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
carry out
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
taxedverbUS /tækst/
past form of “tax” — levy a tax on
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading But, thanks to God!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome, but the light of its glowing embers is still bright and strong on the shores of America.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is freedom enough left upon earth to resist such monstrous injustice.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
which person or people
From this reading In every instance, those who take are to judge for those who pay.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If this system is suffered to go into operation, we shall have reason to esteem it a great privilege that rain and dew do not depend upon Parliament; otherwise, they would soon be taxed and dried.
