used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading THE EXCITING COUNSEL.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading THE EXCITING COUNSEL.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
fiendnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
Girty
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From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
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 James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
redeemingadjectiveUS /rɪˈdiːmɪŋ/
bringing about salvation or redemption from sin
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
repulsiveadjectiveUS /riˈpʌlsɪv/
offensive to the mind
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXCITING COUNSEL.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading His brother Simon was the possessor of a few attributes of kindness, but _he_ was destitute of every redeeming trait.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading A repulsive face surmounted an ungainly body, but the fiend was possessed of almost supernatural strength.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading He was a power in the council, and the British agents stirred the Indians to resist Wayne through him.
WhirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
a Caucasian
From this reading James Girty, the white renegade, was known to the various tribes as the White Whirlwind.
