adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
absoluteadjectiveUS /ˈæbsəluːt/
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
addverbUS /æd/
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
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 Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
appliesverbUS /əˈplaɪz/
third-person singular of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
blightnounUS /blaɪt/
a state or condition being blighted
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
calumnynounUS /ˈkæləmni/
a false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone's words or actions
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
controlnounUS /kənˈtroʊl/
power to direct or determine
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
drinkverbUS /drɪŋk/
take in liquids
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
dropt
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From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
educationnounUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃən/
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
EnglandnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlənd/
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
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 There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
feelingnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
flowsnounUS /floʊz/
plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
fountain-head
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From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
good-will
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From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
how
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From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
languagenounUS /ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
literaturenounUS /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
magnanimousadjectiveUS /mæɡˈnænəməs/
noble and generous in spirit
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
makesnounUS /meɪks/
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
massnounUS /mæs/
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
mediumnounUS /ˈmiːdiəm/
a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
nationnounUS /ˈneɪʃən/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
pennounUS /pen/
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
PossessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
pressverbUS /pres/
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
readernounUS /ˈriːdər/
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
streamnounUS /striːm/
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There is nothing published in England on the subject of our country, that does not circulate through every part of it.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
trulyadverbUS /ˈtruːli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Over no nation does the press hold a more absolute control than over the people of America; for the universal education of the poorest classes makes every individual a reader.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am not laying too much stress upon this point; for it applies most emphatically to our particular case.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading There is not a calumny dropt from an English pen, nor an unworthy sarcasm uttered by an English statesman, that does not go to blight good-will, and add to the mass of latent resentment.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Possessing, then, as England does, the fountain-head whence the literature of the language flows, how completely is it in her power, and how truly is it her duty, to make it the medium of amiable and magnanimous feeling--a stream where the two nations might meet together and drink in peace and kindness.
