Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

United States professional baseball player who hit more home runs than Babe Ruth (born in 1934)

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

troubled emotionally and usually deeply

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

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From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

seed vessel having hooks or prickles

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

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From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

plural of “conspiracy” — a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

an old form of “does”

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

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From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

at any time

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

go away from a place

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

-ing form of “mature” — develop and reach maturity; undergo maturation

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

the force of workers available

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

used to form the superlative

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

not one, and not any

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

above and across; more than

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

the season of growth

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The old difficulty over the free navigation of the Mississippi River, and the schemes which grew out of this difficulty, although already settled in a large measure by the purchase of the Louisiana Territory, had been too much agitated in Kentucky not to leave much material for conspirators.

a crime that undermines the offender's government

From this reading EXIT JAMES ANSON DRANE "Treason doth never prosper, ... for, should it prosper, none dare call it treason."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Hence, Kentucky became the stage upon which were enacted many of the incidents of that dramatic episode of American history known as "Burr's Conspiracy."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading During the spring of 1806 the country became greatly agitated over rumors of secret expeditions and conspiracies of a most startling nature, in which many men of prominence were concerned.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Opinion was then, as it will ever be, somewhat divided as to the exact nature of the schemes which Aaron Burr was at that time maturing.