used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
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 Why should the American help America?
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Why should the American help America?
AMERICAN'SnounUS /əˈmerɪkənz/
possessive form of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
a young person of either sex
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
designedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪnd/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
a movement into or inward
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Why should the American help America?
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
not in action or at work
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
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 AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
not any; not one
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
promoteverbUS /prəˈmoʊt/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should the American help America?
move hurridly
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He has the chance now of helping his country as he has had in no other time in her history.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Every programme that is dependent upon human action is, of course, imperfect; but the programme of our country in this war has, at least, given to the citizens of our land opportunity for service in the prosecution of the war.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should the American help America?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading No man, woman, or child in the nation need be idle or useless.
a late time of life
From this reading THE AMERICAN’S PART Entering the great war after it had already waged for nearly three years, the United States learned many of the lessons that experience had taught to the Allies, and outlined a programme that was designed to promote speed and efficiency.
