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Chapter XVII
“Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.” “What constitutes a state? Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain. “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill. “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
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an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.””
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.”
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading ““And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What constitutes a state?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
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From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
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From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
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From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
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From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What constitutes a state?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “What constitutes a state?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This hand to tyrants ever sworn a foe, For freedom only deals the deadly blow; Then sheathes in calm repose the vengeful blade, For gentle peace, in freedom’s hallowed shade.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What constitutes a state?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Where’er we roam, Our first, best country ever is at home.”
which person or people
From this reading Men who their duties know; But know their rights, and knowing, dare maintain.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “And sovereign law, that states collected will O’er thrones and globes elate, Sits empress; crowning good, repressing ill.
