used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
in the past
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
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 Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
BannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
churchesnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
edifices
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
favorsnounUS /ˈfeɪvərz/
plural of “favor” — an act of gracious kindness
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
Gould'snounUS /ɡuːldz/
possessive form of “gould” — United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
not any; not one
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
deliver by singing
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
singsverbUS /sɪŋz/
third-person singular of “sing” — deliver by singing
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
Star-Spangled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I believe every one should know that hymn and sing it,” she declared, “if he sings no other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
up to a particular time
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
precisely as stated
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Miss Gould’s patriotism is very real and intense, and is not confined to times of war.
at the time that
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
a Caucasian
From this reading She strongly favors patriotic services in the churches on the Sunday preceding the Fourth of July, when she would like to hear such airs as “America,” “Hail Columbia,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner,” and see the sacred edifices draped in red, white and blue.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I would like the children to sing it into their very souls, till it becomes a part of them.”
a late time of life
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Two years ago, she caused fifty thousand copies of the national hymn, “America,” to be printed and distributed among the pupils of the public schools of New York.
