used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
(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 "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
in addition
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
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 "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading The great, gallant, modest navy of Great Britain.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
coastsnounUS /koʊsts/
plural of “coast” — the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
carefully weighed
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
debatedverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
at any time
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The great, gallant, modest navy of Great Britain.
Germany'snounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməniz/
possessive form of “germany” — a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great, gallant, modest navy of Great Britain.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
holiestadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊliɪst/
superlative of “holy” — belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
inviolateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪəlɪt/
(of a woman) having the hymen unbroken
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
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 "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The great, gallant, modest navy of Great Britain.
a particular point in time
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
navynounUS /ˈneɪvi/
an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare
From this reading The great, gallant, modest navy of Great Britain.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
reversedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvɜːrst/
turned inside out and resewn
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
seasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
have in common
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then let us also remember that our share in it was largely made possible by England.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
at the time that
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
which person or people
From this reading While we hesitated, considered, debated, who was it that maintained the freedom of the seas and kept inviolate our coasts?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "When all this has been passed in review dwell for a moment on the matter reversed--but for the British fleet Germany's will would now be absolute, her emperor the master of the world."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I KNEW YOU WOULD COME" We are all very proud that America was permitted to have a share in the holiest defensive war ever known.
