Gettysburg Address

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  1. dedicate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  2. consecrate
    give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  3. hallow
    render holy by means of religious rites
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  4. detract
    take away a part from; diminish
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  5. dedicated
    devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  6. bring forth
    bring into existence
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  7. nation
    a politically organized body of people under a government
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  8. unfinished
    not brought to the desired final state
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  9. nobly
    in a noble manner
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  10. conceive
    have the idea for
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  11. consecrated
    made, declared, or believed to be holy
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  12. continent
    one of the large landmasses of the earth
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  13. thus far
    used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  14. devotion
    commitment to some purpose
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  15. honored
    having an illustrious reputation; respected
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  16. testing
    experimentation to determine how well something works
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  17. fitting
    in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
    It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
  18. perish
    pass from physical life
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  19. resolve
    find a solution or answer
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  20. engage
    consume all of one's attention or time
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  21. civil war
    a war between factions in the same country
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  22. proposition
    a suggestion offered for acceptance or rejection
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  23. here
    in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  24. endure
    undergo or be subjected to
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  25. score
    a number that expresses accomplishment in a game or contest
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  26. create
    bring into existence
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  27. remaining
    not used up
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  28. live
    have life, be alive
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  29. in vain
    without a successful result or effect
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  30. dead
    no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  31. field
    extensive tract of level open land
    We are met on a great battle-field of that war.
  32. test
    standardized procedure for measuring sensitivity or aptitude
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  33. highly
    to a great degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  34. living
    pertaining to living persons
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  35. birth
    the time when something begins (especially life)
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  36. brave
    possessing or displaying courage
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  37. add
    join or combine or unite with others
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  38. advanced
    situated ahead or going before
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  39. struggle
    strenuous effort
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  40. task
    any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  41. portion
    something determined in relation to a thing that includes it
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  42. advance
    move forward
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  43. altogether
    to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
    It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
  44. vain
    having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  45. civil
    of or occurring between or among citizens of the state
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  46. increased
    made greater in size or amount or degree
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  47. larger
    large or big relative to something else
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  48. increase
    a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  49. measure
    determine the dimensions of something or somebody
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  50. honor
    a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  51. engaged
    having one's attention or mind or energy consumed
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  52. liberty
    freedom of choice
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  53. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  54. fit
    meeting adequate standards for a purpose
    It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
  55. equal
    having the same quantity, value, or measure as another
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  56. final
    an exam administered at the end of an academic term
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  57. forget
    dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  58. proper
    marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
    It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
  59. earth
    the third planet from the sun
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  60. remain
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  61. to that
    to that
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  62. forth
    forward in time, order, or degree
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  63. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  64. rather
    more readily or willingly
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  65. die
    lose all bodily functions necessary to sustain life
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  66. fight
    be engaged in a contest or struggle
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  67. battle
    a hostile meeting of opposing military forces
    We are met on a great battle-field of that war.
  68. seven
    the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  69. war
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  70. note
    a brief written record
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  71. far
    at or to or from a great distance in space
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  72. remember
    recall knowledge; have a recollection
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  73. meet
    come together
    We are met on a great battle-field of that war.
  74. people
    any group of human beings collectively
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  75. come to
    cause to experience suddenly
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  76. give
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  77. cause
    events that provide the generative force of something
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  78. sense
    the faculty through which the world is perceived
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  79. ago
    gone by; or in the past
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  80. bring
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  81. new
    not of long duration
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  82. and so
    subsequently or soon afterward
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  83. great
    a person who has achieved distinction in some field
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  84. ground
    the solid part of the earth's surface
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  85. father
    a male parent
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  86. God
    the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  87. rest
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  88. above
    in or to a place that is higher
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  89. long
    primarily spatial sense
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
  90. full
    containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  91. four
    the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  92. large
    above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  93. poor
    having little money or few possessions
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  94. man
    an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  95. men
    the force of workers available
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  96. thus
    from that fact or reason or as a result
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  97. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  98. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract.
  99. have
    possess, either in a concrete or an abstract sense
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  100. not
    negation of a word or group of words
    But, in a larger sense, we can not dedicate -- we can not consecrate -- we can not hallow -- this ground.
  101. year
    the period of time that it takes for a planet (as, e.g., Earth or Mars) to make a complete revolution around the sun
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  102. work
    activity directed toward making or doing something
    It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.
  103. place
    a point located with respect to surface features of a region
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  104. are
    a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  105. world
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  106. under
    below some quantity or limit
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  107. take
    get into one's hands
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  108. years
    a prolonged period of time
    Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
  109. might
    physical strength
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  110. say
    utter aloud
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  111. life
    the organic phenomenon that distinguishes living organisms
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  112. never
    not ever; at no time in the past or future
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  113. come
    move toward, travel toward
    We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.
  114. last
    coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  115. before
    at or in the front
    It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.
  116. little
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here.
  117. any
    to some extent or degree
    Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure.
Created on Tue Apr 24 20:43:01 EDT 2012

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