used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
(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 _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
in addition
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
Antin
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From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
brought into existence
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading The Christopher Publishing House Boston, U. S. A.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading The Christopher Publishing House Boston, U. S. A.
Czecho-Slovakia
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From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
far-away
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From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
set up or found
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
yet to be or coming
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
generationsnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “generation” — all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Christopher Publishing House Boston, U. S. A.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
immigrantsnounUS /ˈɪməɡrənts/
plural of “immigrant” — a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
italicsnounUS /aɪˈtælɪks/
plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
the act of departing
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
social deportment
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
mouthsnounUS /maʊðz/
plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
obeysverbUS /oʊˈbeɪz/
third-person singular of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The Christopher Publishing House Boston, U. S. A.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
receivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
STAUFFER
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From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
TextnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading The Christopher Publishing House Boston, U. S. A.
underscoresnounUS /ˌʌndərˈskɔːrz/
plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
From this reading Text enclosed by underscores is in italics (_italics_).
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
which person or people
From this reading _Mary Antin._ _He_ is an American, who, leaving behind him all his ancient prejudices and manners, receives new ones from the new mode of life he has embraced, the new government he obeys, and the new rank he holds....
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The one born in the United States The other in far-away Czecho-Slovakia But in both of whom I have found True and noble manifestations Of the American spirit Let us judge our immigrants also out of their own mouths, as future generations will be sure to judge them.
WritingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading The American Spirit in the Writings of Americans of Foreign Birth BY ROBERT E. STAUFFER, A. M., B. L. S.
