used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
how long something has existed
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
battlementsnounUS /ˈbætəlmənts/
plural of “battlement” — a rampart built around the top of a castle with regular gaps for firing arrows or guns
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
benefitsnounUS /ˈbenəfɪts/
plural of “benefit” — financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
breedingnounUS /ˈbriːdɪŋ/
elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
edificenounUS /ˈedəfəs/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
divisible by two
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
fortificationnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃən/
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THEY WENT IN.
the quality of being humane
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THEY WENT IN.
incumbentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkʌmbənt/
lying or leaning on something else
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
irrespectiveadverbUS /ˌɪrəˈspektɪv/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
and nothing more
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
engage in
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
mementoes
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From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
absolutely essential
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
not one, and not any
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
perpetuateverbUS /pərˈpetʃəweɪt/
cause to continue or prevail
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
planenounUS /pleɪn/
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
relicnounUS /ˈrelɪk/
an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
Roderic
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
roughshodadjectiveUS /ˈrʌfˈʃɑːd/
(of a horse) having horseshoes with projecting nails to prevent slipping
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
sanctitynounUS /ˈsæŋktɪti/
the quality of being holy
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
strangestadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪndʒɪst/
superlative of “strange” — being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THEY WENT IN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
triumphedverbUS /ˈtraɪəmft/
past form of “triumph” — prove superior
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
veneratedverbUS /ˈvenəreɪtɪd/
past form of “venerate” — regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW THEY WENT IN.
at the time that
From this reading The battlements and towers of the old fortification stood up grimly against the clouded heavens when Roderic drew near--just as they had reared themselves for centuries, and looked down upon many of the strangest scenes marking the history of new America.
in or at the place that
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Such is the price of American progress--a musty disease breeding old palace must be transformed into a modern hive of industry or be leveled to the ground in order to make way for some edifice of more value to humanity; for these Americans are a practical people of to-day, seeking not to perpetuate the evils of the dead past, but to raise up the masses to a higher plane where they may enjoy the fruits of their labor, reap the benefits of free education and worship God in their own way, irrespective of church and state.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Should the success of his avowed undertaking be in peril he would feel it incumbent upon himself to walk roughshod over the range and even destroy if necessary the finest and most venerated relic of olden days.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Roderic had considerable respect for antiquity, and yielded the palm to none when it came to holding in reverence such wonderful mementoes of the past; but common sense triumphed over such feelings, and when necessity demanded that he should push the sanctity of age and tradition into the background, he never hesitated.
