used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are much.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
for the reason that
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
bravingverbUS /ˈbreɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
placed in a grave
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain it is that penitence, in the sense of voluntary humiliation, will never be displayed.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
contritionnounUS /kənˈtrɪʃən/
sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
DestinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Certain it is that penitence, in the sense of voluntary humiliation, will never be displayed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
feasibleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːzəbəl/
capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
death of a person
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Certain it is that penitence, in the sense of voluntary humiliation, will never be displayed.
hypocriticaladjectiveUS /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/
professing feelings or virtues one does not have
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
and nothing more
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
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 Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
linkedadjectiveUS /lɪŋkt/
connected by a link, as railway cars or trailer trucks
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These are much.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
not any; not one
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
and nothing more
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
ReconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
SecessionnounUS /sɪˈseʃən/
an Austrian school of art and architecture parallel to the French art nouveau in the 1890s
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
SlaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Little but these?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
unreservedadjective
not reserved
From this reading Nor does this afford just ground for unreserved condemnation.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some of us are concerned because as yet the South shows no penitence.
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading Certain it is that penitence, in the sense of voluntary humiliation, will never be displayed.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what exactly do we mean by this?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Certain it is that penitence, in the sense of voluntary humiliation, will never be displayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is enough, for all practical purposes, if the South have been taught by the terrors of civil war to feel that Secession, like Slavery, is against Destiny; that both now lie buried in one grave; that her fate is linked with ours; and that together we comprise the Nation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Since down to the close of the war she never confessed any for braving it, the only penitence now left her is that which springs solely from the sense of discomfiture; and since this evidently would be a contrition hypocritical, it would be unworthy in us to demand it.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the work of Reconstruction, if admitted to be feasible at all, demands little but common sense and Christian charity.
