1918
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
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 _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
asperseverb
charge falsely or with malicious intent; attack the good name and reputation of someone
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
fearless and daring
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
rid of obstructions
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
compilingnounUS /kəmˈpaɪlɪŋ/
the act of compiling (as into a single book or file or list)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
cowerverbUS /ˈkaʊər/
crouch or curl up
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
DUNN
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From this reading THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH.
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 THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH.
environverb
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
ETC
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From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
a message received and understood
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
JESSE
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letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
march in a procession
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
MILKYadjectiveUS /ˈmɪlki/
resembling milk in color; not clear
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
and nothing more
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
go across or through
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
express the need or desire for
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
for a short time
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY F. TENNYSON JESSE AUTHOR OF "SECRET BREAD," "THE MILKY WAY," ETC.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS DUNN ENGLISH.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
at the time that
From this reading We let that pass--so much is clear, Though little dangers they may fear, When greater dangers men environ, Then women show a front of iron; And, gentle in their manner, they Do bold things in a quiet way."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
which person or people
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Women are timid, cower and shrink At show of danger, some folk think; But men there are who for their lives Dare not so far asperse their wives.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ This little book was written at the request of the Ministry of Information in March of 1918; it was only released for publication--in spite of the need for haste in its compiling which had been impressed on me, and with which I had complied--shortly before Christmas.
