used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
(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 Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
BoastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
CommercenounUS /ˈkɑːmərs/
transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
at any time
From this reading Was ever Peace more timely given?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Was ever Peace more timely given?
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Was ever Peace more timely given?
Nation'snounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
possessive form of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Was ever Peace more timely given?
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
ProtectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
resumeverbUS /rɪˈzuːm/
take up or begin anew
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
RulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
savesnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
not in physical motion
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
an old word for “yours”
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading Was ever Peace more timely given?
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Wake! sounds of Joy: rouse, generous Isle; Let every patriot bosom glow.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was ever Peace more timely given?
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Boast, Britain, of thy glorious Guests; Peace, Wealth, and Commerce, all thine own: Still on contented Labour rests The basis of a lasting Throne.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Shout, Poverty! 'tis Heaven that saves; Protected Wealth, the chorus raise: Ruler of War, of Winds, and Waves, Accept a prostrate Nation's praise.
wontedadjective
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Beauty, resume thy wonted smile, And, Poverty, thy cheerful brow.
