used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
equally
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
(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 ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
enlistmentnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
HEROISMnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
martyr's
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From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
the force of workers available
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
President'snounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
resistlessadjective
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
swampedverbUS /swɔːmpt/
past form of “swamp” — drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
THEILLS
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From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
warlikeadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrlaɪk/
disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The sacrifice of the President’s noble life, and his wife’s thrilling effort to shield her husband, was not in vain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON CHRISTMAS EVE BOSTON THEILLS THE NATION WITH AN ACT OF MAGNIFICENT HEROISM Now all over America came a marvellous spiritual awakening.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Once more the world knew the resistless power of a martyr’s death.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The enlistment officers were swamped with a crush of young and old, eager to join the colours; and within three days following the President’s assassination a million soldiers were added to the army of defence and a million more were turned away.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Women and men alike were stirred to warlike zeal and a joy in national sacrifice and service.
