adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
accessibleadjectiveUS /ækˈsesəbəl/
capable of being reached
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
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 An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
curtailedverbUS /kərˈteɪld/
past form of “curtail” — place restrictions on
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
deednounUS /diːd/
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/
give a description of
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
fitverbUS /fɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
fitlyadverb
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
gatherverbUS /ˈɡæðər/
assemble or get together
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
groupingnounUS /ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
poemsnounUS /ˈpoʊəmz/
plural of “poem” — a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
poetnounUS /ˈpoʊət/
a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
quickadjectiveUS /kwɪk/
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
sakenounUS /seɪk/
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
scrupulouslyadverbUS /ˈskruːpjələsli/
with extreme conscientiousness
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
songnounUS /sɔːŋ/
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
tellingadjectiveUS /ˈtelɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may be found to have gained freshness by a grouping in order.
tempernounUS /ˈtempər/
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
tinkeredverbUS /ˈtɪŋkərd/
past form of “tinker” — do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The arrangement is chronological so far as it might be, that the history of America as told by her poets should be set forth.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The poems have been printed scrupulously from the best accessible text, and they have not been tinkered in any way, though some few have been curtailed slightly for the sake of space.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Here and there occur breaks in the story, chiefly because there are fit incidents for song which no poet has fitly sung as yet.
