used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
antagonismnounUS /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
artificialadjectiveUS /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/
contrived by art rather than nature
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
churchmennounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃmən/
plural of “churchman” — a clergyman or other person in religious orders
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
developsverbUS /dɪˈveləps/
third-person singular of “develop” — make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
dormantadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːrmənt/
in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
esteemnounUS /əˈstiːm/
the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
foments
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From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
NapoleonnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
oldenadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldən/
relating to time long past
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
one-quarternoun
one of four equal parts
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
in the near future
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
St
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From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is no sentiment so artificial as international hatred.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In olden days it owed its existence to churchmen, and now an irresponsible press foments that dormant antagonism.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. St. Pierre Lawrence was only one-quarter French and three-quarters English.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as nations we are no nearer than we were in the great days of Napoleon.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Wherever French and English individuals are thrown together by a common endeavour, both are surprised at the mutual esteem which soon develops into friendship.
