used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
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 There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
Ay
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From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
disinclinedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪnˈklaɪnd/
unwilling because of mild dislike or disapproval
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
granderadjectiveUS /ˈɡrændər/
comparative of “grand” — of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
hesitatinglyadverb
with hesitation; in a hesitant manner
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
be the source of pain
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
Maxton
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From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
a particular point in time
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
Ned
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From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
on one occasion
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
perchanceadverbUS /pərˈtʃæns/
through chance
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
express in words
From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "You forget," he said, hesitatingly, as if disinclined to hurt the feelings or prejudices of his new friend, "you forget that it is the land of _slaves_!"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ned did not assent at once to the latter part of this proposition.
(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 "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I confess that I did forget that at the moment," answered Maxton, while the blood mounted to his forehead.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There may be, perchance, as grand, but I am certain there is not a grander country in the world than America--the land of the brave and free."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ay," said Maxton, enthusiastically, "you may well say that.
