used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading ALFRED DUNBAR TO EUGENE SINCLAIR.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
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 DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
dearly loved
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
DUNBAR
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From this reading ALFRED DUNBAR TO EUGENE SINCLAIR.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
EUGENEnounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading ALFRED DUNBAR TO EUGENE SINCLAIR.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
a boy or man
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
hindrancesnounUS /ˈhɪndrənsɪz/
plural of “hindrance” — something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
mustyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌsti/
covered with or smelling of mold
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
SINCLAIRnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading ALFRED DUNBAR TO EUGENE SINCLAIR.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
a special situation
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
time-honoredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALFRED DUNBAR TO EUGENE SINCLAIR.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading I like Massachusetts; I like Boston; and more and more I feel that I am a fortunate fellow to have been selected by my uncle for this lot.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very air here is free and inspiring, full of new hope and life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DEAR OLD FELLOW: Here I am in America--in Boston--and every day I spend here makes me more and more satisfied with my change of situation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The old world with all its restraints and bounds, its musty prejudices, its time-honored inconveniences and hindrances, is a thing gone by; it is blue in the dim distance, and I see before me a free, generous, noble country that offers everything equally to all.
