used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
(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 It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
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 If you do not understand it, you can not understand America.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you can not use it, you are not American.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
AXnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you can not use it, you are not American.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
decorationnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If you do not understand it, you can not understand America.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
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From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you can not use it, you are not American.
implementverbUS /ˈɪmpləmənt/
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you can not use it, you are not American.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
lacksnounUS /læks/
plural of “lack” — the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
peoplesnounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
the human beings of a particular nation or community or ethnic group
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
only a very short time before
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading If you do not understand it, you can not understand America.
the act of using
From this reading If you can not use it, you are not American.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It lacks decoration, as do the tools and the weapons of all strong peoples.
a late time of life
From this reading This tool is so simple and so perfect that it has scarcely seen change in the course of a hundred years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE AMERICAN AX I ask you to look at this splendid tool, the American ax, not more an implement of labor than an instrument of civilization.
