used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
(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 SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
cannot
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From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Let me confess.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
exclaimverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪm/
utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
How
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From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
humanitarianismnoun
the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
jingos
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From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me confess.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
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a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
reproveverb
take to task
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I cannot lay claim to so broad a humanitarianism.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I do not see the need of hating any other man's country, there is one country that means more than any other to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
precisely as stated
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
(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 THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
at the time that
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
William
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From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE SOUL OF CANADA It is all very well for men like William Lloyd Garrison to exclaim, "My country is the world."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading How could I reprove the people of the United States for loving their own country--for being jingos, if you will--when I know that their home love cannot exceed mine?
