used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
anew
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
AUTHORSHIPnounUS /ˈɔːθərʃɪp/
the act of creating written works
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
BradburynounUS /ˈbrædberi/
United States writer of science fiction (born 1920)
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
bruiseverbUS /bruːz/
injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
debateverbUS /dəˈbeɪt/
argue with one another
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
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 On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
accept an excuse for
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
ExhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
FLIGHTSnounUS /flaɪts/
plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
glutverbUS /ɡlʌt/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
insolencenounUS /ˈɪnsələns/
the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
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 On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
LongfellownounUS /ˈlɔːŋfeloʊ/
United States poet remembered for his long narrative poems (1807-1882)
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
not any; not one
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
and nothing more
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
OrationnounUS /ɔːˈreɪʃən/
an instance of oratory
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
go across or through
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
robberiesnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
spurnverbUS /spɜːrn/
reject with contempt
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
summedverbUS /sʌmd/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
two times
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
unpunishedadjectiveUS /ənˈpʌnɪʃt/
not punished
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
precisely as stated
From this reading Shall we not only let your robberies and murders pass unpunished, but give you the possession of our very fireside, while the only arguments you offer are insolence and slaughter?
vipernounUS /ˈvaɪpər/
venomous Old World snakes characterized by hollow venom-conducting fangs in the upper jaw
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Shall the viper sting us and we not bruise his head?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On Exhibition Day,--a sort of minor Commencement,--he represented, in debate, an American Indian, while his opponent, James W. Bradbury, took the part of an English emigrant.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
WritersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading FIRST FLIGHTS IN AUTHORSHIP It is interesting to know that twice, during his college days, Longfellow had occasion to show his essentially American feeling; first, in his plea for the Indians on an Exhibition Day, and again, more fully and deliberately, in his Commencement Oration on "Our Native Writers."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The conclusion of the exercise summed up the whole, being as follows:-- "_Emigrant._--Is it thus you should spurn all our offers of kindness, and glut your appetite with the blood of our countrymen, with no excuse but the mere pretence of retaliation?
