used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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bindsnounUS /baɪndz/
plural of “bind” — something that hinders as if with bonds
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possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
brother-love
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
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events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
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a politically organized body of people under a single government
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the child of your aunt or uncle
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deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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ETC
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to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
HAZELTON
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
where you live at a particular time
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How
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
undertake a journey or trip
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the quality of being just or fair
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
set down according to a plan
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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be an inhabitant of or reside in
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plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
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come together
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the force of workers available
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
belonging to the speaker and others
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precisely, exactly
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
express in words
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
be standing; be upright
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plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
not in physical motion
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
express in words
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the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The true American is happy in the thought that his country is a great and glorious one.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
WADEverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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(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 He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
at the time that
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
which person or people
From this reading Those who journey far from their native land and find themselves in foreign countries tell us how they are stirred and thrilled when by any chance the stars and stripes of the American flag meet their view.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He can say with his heart as well as his lips, "This is the land of the Free and the home of the Brave."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading These stars and stripes stand for the struggles for freedom, the brave deeds in the cause of right and justice, the heroism of those who have laid down their lives that their country should still live, and the brother-love that binds together all the men, women, and children who can say, "I am an American!"
