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258
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276
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316
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
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touching and pressing; in opposition to
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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
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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 _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
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artillerynounUS /ɑːrˈtɪləri/
large but transportable armament
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
barricadesnounUS /ˈbærəkeɪdz/
plural of “barricade” — a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
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basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
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batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
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inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
breastworks
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bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
CLANSMANnoun
a member of a clan
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
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conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
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DemocracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
DIXON
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From this reading THOMAS DIXON.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
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devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
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God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
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hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
It's
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love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
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principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
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regiment's
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rehashverbUS /riˈhæʃ/
present or use over, with no or few changes
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
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SOUTHERNERnounUS /ˈsʌðərnər/
an American who lives in the South
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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Maintained an upright posture.
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a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS DIXON.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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Tommaso
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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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a successful ending of a struggle or contest
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VIRGINnounUS /ˈvɜːrdʒɪn/
a person who has never had sex
From this reading AUTHOR OF “THE CLANSMAN,” “THE SOUTHERNER,” “THE FOOLISH VIRGIN,” ETC.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This novel is not a rehash of the idea of a foreign conquest of America based on the accidents of war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
used to ask for information about something
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
which person or people
From this reading It is a study of the origin, meaning and destiny of American Democracy by one who believes that the time is ripe in this country for a revival of the principles on which our Republic was founded.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
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