used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHY I AM A LIBERAL "Why?"
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
in addition
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading WHY I AM A LIBERAL "Why?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
have
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
for the reason that
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
propose a payment
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
the two together, not just one
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
confined by bonds
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
conventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
daresnounUS /derz/
plural of “dare” — a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
emancipatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈmænsəpeɪtɪd/
free from traditional social restraints
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
a boy or man
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
in a free manner
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
God-guided
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From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
haplyadverb
by accident
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHY I AM A LIBERAL "Why?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
LIBERALadjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading WHY I AM A LIBERAL "Why?"
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
the force of workers available
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
precisely, exactly
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
except for; apart from
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
thro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If fetters, not a few, Of prejudice, convention, fall from me, These shall I bid men--each in his degree Also God-guided--bear, and gayly too?
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But little do or can the best of us: That little is achieved thro' Liberty.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Because all I haply can and do, All that I am now, all I hope to be,-- Whence comes it save from fortune setting free Body and soul the purpose to pursue, God traced for both?
which person or people
From this reading Who then dares hold, emancipated thus, His fellow shall continue bound? not I, Who live, love, labor freely, nor discuss A brother's right to freedom.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY I AM A LIBERAL "Why?"
