used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We are an enlightened and prosperous people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We are an enlightened and prosperous people.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
commonwealthnounUS /ˈkɑːmənwelθ/
the official name of some states in the United States (Massachusetts and Pennsylvania and Virginia and Kentucky) and associated territories (Puerto Rico)
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
DAMERON
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From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
endeavorsnounUS /ɪnˈdevərz/
plural of “endeavor” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading We are an enlightened and prosperous people.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
finelyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnli/
in tiny pieces
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
foundationsnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “foundation” — the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
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From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
set down according to a plan
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
the force of workers available
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
not any; not one
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
OVERHEARDverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We are an enlightened and prosperous people.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
primarilyadverbUS /praɪˈmerəli/
for the most part
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading We are an enlightened and prosperous people.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
express in speech
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shame be upon us if we fail in these endeavors to aid and protect the unfortunate among us!
waververbUS /ˈweɪvər/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ours is a city of homes,--a city in which every man, no matter how humble, may have his own fireside; a city in which the American element has always dominated; a city finely expressive of the best in our native soil.
which person or people
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading And this appeal I speak not primarily for the societies here represented, but for the founders of our commonwealth,--in the name of the sincere and devoted men and women who planned this city and laid its foundations broad and deep, that we who follow them need never waver or hesitate or doubt in doing the work we find to do.”
a late time of life
From this reading OVERHEARD BY EZRA DAMERON “As a community we are nearly one hundred years old.
