1840
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From this reading 1840-1850.
1850
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From this reading 1840-1850.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
divisible by two
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
communicated in words
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
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 No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
misrepresentedadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsreprɪˈzentɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
not any; not one
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But though too proud to parade his sufferings, the injustice done him in his own land aroused in his heart an indignation which had in it, however, as much pain as anger.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading For the hostility entertained and expressed toward him in England he cared but little.
unharmedadjectiveUS /ənˈhɑːrmd/
not injured or harmed
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
unscarred
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From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could not fail to see that he was in a false position, that his motives were misunderstood where even they were not deliberately misrepresented.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
a late time of life
From this reading No man could go through the conflicts which Cooper had been carrying on for so many years unharmed or unscarred.
