used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
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(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 Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
artsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
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convulsed
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From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
embellishesverbUS /emˈbelɪʃəz/
third-person singular of “embellish” — add details to
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
embryosnounUS /ˈembrioʊz/
plural of “embryo” — (botany) a minute rudimentary plant contained within a seed or an archegonium
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
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 Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
nourishverbUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃ/
provide with nourishment
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
a safe place
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
worried and uneasy
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
have in common
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They brought along with them their national genius, to which they principally owe what liberty they enjoy, and what substance they possess.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He must greatly rejoice that he lived at a time to see this fair country discovered and settled; he must necessarily feel a share of national pride, when he views the chain of settlements which embellishes these extended shores.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
which person or people
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT IS AN AMERICAN I wish I could be acquainted with the feelings and thoughts which must agitate the heart and present themselves to the mind of an enlightened Englishman, when he first lands on this continent.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When he says to himself, this is the work of my countrymen, who, when convulsed by factions, afflicted by a variety of miseries and wants, restless and impatient, took refuge here.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Here he sees the industry of his native country displayed in a new manner, and traces in their works the embryos of all the arts, sciences, and ingenuity which nourish in Europe.
