1917
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From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
AlluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — 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 During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
beneficialadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/
promoting or enhancing well-being
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
carpentering
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From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
true confidential information
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
enlistmentnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
KENNETH
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From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
magazinesnounUS /ˈmæɡəziːnz/
plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
engage in
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
the force of workers available
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
used to form the superlative
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
others
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From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
coated with paint
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
paintingnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
plasteringnounUS /ˈplæstərɪŋ/
the application of plaster
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
propagandanounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈɡændə/
information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
signboardnoun
structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
push forcefully
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Newspapers and magazines were filled with it, orators in church and theatre and hall shouted it, every signboard thrust it into the faces of Americans.
at the time that
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
which person or people
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading KENNETH came into contact with few others than his own people during the first month after his return to Central City.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Alluring pictures were painted of the growth, physical and mental, that would certainly follow enlistment "to make the world safe for democracy."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading During the early months of 1917, when through every available means propaganda was being used to whip into being America's war spirit, one of the most powerful arguments heard was that of the beneficial effect army life would have on the men who entered the service.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The first two weeks had been spent in getting his offices arranged with the innumerable details of carpentering, plastering, painting, and disposition of the equipment he had ordered in New York during the days he had spent there on his return from France.
