used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
in addition
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
autocratnounUS /ˈɔːtəkræt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading As leader and inspirer he stood--not autocrat.
(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 None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
apart from; not including
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
cause to move by striking
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
How
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From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
inspirationsnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “inspiration” — arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
inspirernoun
a leader who stimulates and excites people to action
From this reading As leader and inspirer he stood--not autocrat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading As leader and inspirer he stood--not autocrat.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
the force of workers available
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
not one, and not any
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As leader and inspirer he stood--not autocrat.
a brief written record
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
poet'snounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
possessive form of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
without much difficulty
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
reclusenounUS /rɪˈkluːs/
one who lives in solitude
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
express in words
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As leader and inspirer he stood--not autocrat.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
travelsnounUS /ˈtrævəlz/
plural of “travel” — the act of going from one place to another
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading None knew better than he did that suggestions and inspirations are in the air and hit one in the way of them.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
in or at the place that
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading Whittier had a quality also accredited to Roosevelt--he went where things were.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Therefore these men whom he was daily meeting had something to say to him also, although often unconsciously; and his knowledge of their powers and possibilities, of how they looked at things, and how to reach their hearts gave to his “Songs of Freedom” a note of power that sent them ringing over the land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading How he always managed to get there in his life of a recluse it is difficult to explain, except upon the principle that electricity travels a thousand miles as readily as one, and the poet’s perceptions were charged with spiritual electricity.
