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From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
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From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
EMANCIPATINGverbUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “emancipate” — give equal rights to; of women and minorities
From this reading EMANCIPATING THE SLAVES.
emancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
to or in any or all places
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
ExecutivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
of great significance or value
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
and nothing more
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
shacklesnounUS /ˈʃækəlz/
plural of “shackle” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading EMANCIPATING THE SLAVES.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading At the stroke of a pen the shackles fell from four millions of persons in a state of servitude.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EMANCIPATING THE SLAVES.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This important proclamation carried joy, not only to the persons most interested, but to the friends of Freedom everywhere.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The “great central act” of Mr. Lincoln’s administration, as he himself calls it, was the emancipation of the slaves.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading On the 1st of January, 1863, emancipation was proclaimed, and the promise was made that “the Executive Government of the United States, including the military and naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.”
