used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
Alma
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From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
Alva
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From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
BeardsnounUS /bɪrdz/
plural of “beard” — the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
cannot
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From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
constitutionnounUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃən/
law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
deservesverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “deserve” — be worthy or deserving
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
federaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
the act of giving
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
LeydennounUS /ˈlaɪdən/
a city in the western Netherlands; residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
march in a procession
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
MaternounUS /ˈmɑːtər/
an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
NetherlandsnounUS /ˈneðərləndz/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
not any; not one
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
SeamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
Utrechtnoun
a city in the central Netherlands
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The siege, so finely pictured in this story, took place about midway in time between two great events--the march of Alva the Spaniard and his terrible army of "Black Beards" into the Netherlands, and the Union of Utrecht, by which the seven states formed the Dutch Republic.
a Caucasian
From this reading This new nation was based on the federal compact of a written constitution, under the red and white striped flag, in which each stripe represented a state.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Here, after giving the world an inspiring example of heroism, modern liberty had her chosen home.
worthilyadverb
in a worthy manner; with worthiness
From this reading Americans cannot know Leyden too well, for no city in Europe so worthily deserves the name of Alma Mater.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I am glad that Mrs. Seaman has written this story.
