used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
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(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 The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
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bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
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the two together, not just one
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
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characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
without doubt or question
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
an institution created to conduct business
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come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
divisible by two
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plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
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ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
Mifflin
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
as might be expected
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
exert pressure or force to or upon
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plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
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RiversidenounUS /ˈrɪvərsaɪd/
the bank of a river
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romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
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plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
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
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make a strenuous or labored effort
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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To-day
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From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
understandsverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstændz/
third-person singular of “understand” — know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading To-day each side understands the other better, and with a more complete knowledge is able to see more clearly the sterling qualities of both contestants.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The Civil War is now far enough away to enable us to see the heroic, dramatic, and even romantic elements that composed it; and all these, too, free from the bitterness which naturally was characteristic of the times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effect of the conflict was too great for that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless the facts which have made our history and the forces which have entered into the making of the life of our country ought not to be ignored or forgotten.
in the company of; together with
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set down in writing in any of various ways
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the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
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