used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
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 Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
CapitolnounUS /ˈkæpɪtəl/
a building occupied by a state legislature
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
dinnounUS /dɪn/
a loud harsh or strident noise
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
the organ of sight
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
harmonynounUS /ˈhɑːrməni/
compatibility in opinion and action
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
ten 10s
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
and nothing more
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
paradedverbUS /pərˈeɪdɪd/
past form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
salutesnounUS /səˈluːts/
plural of “salute” — an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Despite the drizzling rain, groups of citizens paraded, singing "Old Hundred" with more fervor than harmony, and military bands added their din to the confusion.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading As far as the eye could see, flags and gay bunting waved from every public building and residence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE TRIAL On the morning of the tenth, Senator Warren had difficulty in reaching the office building on Fourteenth Street, where Nancy's trial was to be held.
which person or people
From this reading As Warren pushed his way through a crowd of negroes, who were almost delirious with joy, he heard the boom of the distant guns in the fortifications about Washington firing the two hundred salutes ordered by Secretary Stanton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The official news of Lee's surrender had just been received at the Capitol, and the streets were jammed with excited, cheering crowds.
