used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
anew
From this reading THE CHARTERED PRESS AGAIN--JONAH!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
(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 A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
weapons considered collectively
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
ChamberlainnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərlən/
British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
CHARTEREDadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɑːrtərd/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading THE CHARTERED PRESS AGAIN--JONAH!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
at any time
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
freebooters
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From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
ten 10s
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
JONAHnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading THE CHARTERED PRESS AGAIN--JONAH!
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
libelling
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading THE CHARTERED PRESS AGAIN--JONAH!
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHARTERED PRESS AGAIN--JONAH!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
traducing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading People who stood up in open rebellion against the Government, people who did not scruple to call in a band of foreign freebooters to help them to raise an unjust revolution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For people who ever since they entered the country have openly abused the Government, have tried in every way to abuse the freedom and liberty they enjoy in this country, by libelling and traducing the people and Government of the country.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
at the time that
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
which person or people
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And who were the people for whom Mr Chamberlain was asking Home Rule?
belonging to which person
From this reading A people whose leaders openly declared that they had thirty thousand rifles to carry on the rebellion, and when they had solemnly promised to give up all arms gave up two thousand five hundred.
