used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
in addition
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
americansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
canadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
columbians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Unitedstatians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is Unitedstatians.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
mexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
accept an excuse for
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
Unitedstatians
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is Unitedstatians.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
nonexistent
From this reading But, as there are indians, canadians, and mexicans also, it seems to me, that the citizens of this Union are wanting a particular name.
at the time that
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading My readers, I hope, will pardon a new word I introduce in this chapter.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When this Union will spread herself, until the continent of this new world will be under a single popular government, then the word americans, or columbians, will be the general, and particular name.
