used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
aforetime
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From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
cannot
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From this reading There is nothing that training cannot do.
CiviladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There is nothing that training cannot do.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Training does wonderful things.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
hoistedverbUS /ˈhɔɪstəd/
past form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing that training cannot do.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
required or under orders
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Training does wonderful things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Training does wonderful things.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
precisely as stated
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then by and by, training swung Massachusetts the other way, and she went raging South to fight under that very flag and against that aforetime protected interest of hers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It moved the people of this country to oppose the Mexican War; then moved them to fall in with what they supposed was the opinion of the majority--majority Patriotism is the customary Patriotism--and go down there and fight.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Training does wonderful things.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Before the Civil War it made the North indifferent to slavery and friendly to the slave interest; in that interest it made Massachusetts hostile to the American flag, and she would not allow it to be hoisted on her State House--in her eyes it was the flag of a faction.
