AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading “Oh, Abel!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
chimenounUS /tʃaɪm/
a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
any strong feeling
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
at any time
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
Hail'd
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From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
martnounUS /mɑːrt/
an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
come together
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Abel!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
peace's
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From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
move upward
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
cut with a saw
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading —SCOTT.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
soaredverbUS /sɔːrd/
past form of “soar” — rise rapidly
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
spirit-trying
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From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
not in physical motion
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
sublimeadjectiveUS /səˈblaɪm/
inspiring awe
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
at the time that
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
which person or people
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Oh, Abel!” moaned Mrs. Force, still pale with emotion.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Who that endured them ever shall forget The emotions of that spirit-trying time, When breathless in the mart the couriers met, Early and late, at evening and at prime, When the loud cannon or the merry chime Hail’d news on news, as field was lost or won; When hope, long doubtful, soared at length sublime, And weary eyes awoke as day begun Saw peace’s broad banner rise to meet the rising sun.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The first gun of our Civil War was fired, and its report was heard throughout the civilized world!
