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 Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE COVERED WAGON, Etc.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading History, to be of service, must be remembered.
have
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
confined by bonds
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
chronologicaladjectiveUS /ˌkrɑːnəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
relating to or arranged according to temporal order
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE COVERED WAGON, Etc.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
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From this reading AUTHOR OF THE COVERED WAGON, Etc.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
hold firmly
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
massesnounUS /ˈmæsəz/
the common people generally
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading History, to be of service, must be remembered.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
not any; not one
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE COVERED WAGON, Etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
and nothing more
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading History, to be of service, must be remembered.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading History, to be of service, must be remembered.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE COVERED WAGON, Etc.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
threadverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America TO J. B. H.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading AUTHOR OF THE COVERED WAGON, Etc.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For this reason many books of history are but little more than loosely bound masses of dates and events that bear no philosophical connection with one another, and therefore are not easily retained in the grasp of the average mind.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The customary method in writing history is to rely on chronological sequence as the only connecting thread in the narrative.
