used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
ADOPTEDadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
averagingverbUS /ˈævrɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “average” — amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
barbariansnounUS /bɑːrˈberiənz/
plural of “barbarian” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
bountynounUS /ˈbaʊnti/
payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
carnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
cheatedverbUS /ˈtʃiːtəd/
past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
a female human offspring
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
without deviation
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
enormities
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From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
eranounUS /ˈerə/
a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
foundernounUS /ˈfaʊndər/
inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
the head of a state government
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
historiannounUS /hɪˈstɔːriən/
a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
ten 10s
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
infamousadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfəməs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
PontiacnounUS /ˈpɑːntiæk/
famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
quoteverbUS /kwoʊt/
repeat a passage from
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
scalpnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
scalpsnounUS /skælps/
plural of “scalp” — the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
a Caucasian
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
which person or people
From this reading Now the panic-stricken traders and frontier settlers, who were directly responsible for this state of affairs, demanded that a bounty be offered for Indian scalps.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ADOPTED DAUGHTER OF THE FOREST So forgetful had the people of Pennsylvania become of the example of their great founder that they systematically robbed, cheated, and murdered the unfortunate Indians with whom they had dealings, until, fired by the eloquence of Pontiac, these rose in rebellion and began a fierce war of revenge.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It provided that a reward averaging one hundred dollars be paid for the scalp of every Indian, man, woman, or child, killed within the limits of the province.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Upon the issuing of this proclamation, to quote a leading historian, "an era of carnage ensued, during which the worst acts of Indian ferocity were thrown into the shade by the enormities of white barbarians."
be the cause or source of
From this reading By their clamor they at length forced the English governor of the colony to yield to their demands and sign the infamous bill.
