used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.--A MYSTERY.
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 THE fame of Benjamin Franklin now filled America.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
antiquitynounUS /ænˈtɪkwəti/
the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
benefactorsnounUS /ˈbenəfæktərz/
plural of “benefactor” — a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading THE fame of Benjamin Franklin now filled America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.--A MYSTERY.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading THE fame of Benjamin Franklin now filled America.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE fame of Benjamin Franklin now filled America.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading THE fame of Benjamin Franklin now filled America.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
highest in quality
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
INDEPENDENCEnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.--A MYSTERY.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.--A MYSTERY.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE fame of Benjamin Franklin now filled America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.--A MYSTERY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
proverbsnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
quotedverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪd/
past form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
any competition
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
Richard'snounUS /ˈrɪtʃərdz/
possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
sagesnounUS /ˈseɪdʒɪz/
plural of “sage” — a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.--A MYSTERY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the continent of Europe he was held to be the first citizen of America.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was his electrical discovery that gave him this solid and universal fame, but his Poor Richard's proverbs, which had several times been translated into French, were greatly quoted on the continent of Europe, and made his popularity as unique as it was general.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In France he was ranked among the sages and philosophers of antiquity, and his name associated with the greatest benefactors of the human race.
