used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
adventurernounUS /ædˈventʃərər/
a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
AmidprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
blatantadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪtənt/
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
creedsnounUS /kriːdz/
plural of “creed” — any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
a female human offspring
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
divisible by two
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
a social unit living together
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
fettersnounUS /ˈfetərz/
plural of “fetter” — a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
forgingnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ/
shaping metal by heating and hammering
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
set up or found
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
a man of refinement
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
HuguenotsnounUS /ˈhjuːɡənɑːts/
plural of “huguenot” — a French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
impecuniousadjective
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
interventionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
LuredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
matrimonialadjectiveUS /ˌmætrəˈmoʊniəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
medleynounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
meting
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From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
absolutely essential
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
and nothing more
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
red-cheeked
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From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
theologicaladjectiveUS /ˌθiːəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to or concerning theology
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gentleman of France, deciding to found a farm and family in the land of his adoption, awoke suddenly to the knowledge that, to insure the success of such an enterprise, feminine intervention is a necessary evil.
in the direction of
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
unassorted
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From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading His mission failed, and, in search of theological freedom, he only succeeded in weaving matrimonial fetters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
at the time that
From this reading In time long past, when the Huguenots were better known, if less esteemed, an impecunious gentleman of France left his native land for the sake of faith and fortune.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
which person or people
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
witchcraftnounUS /ˈwɪtʃkræft/
the art of sorcery
From this reading Lured by that blatant boast of liberty which swelled the throats of the Western colonies, even while their hands were employed in meting out the reward of witchcraft and in forging the chains of slavery, he directed his way towards American soil.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Amid an unassorted medley of creeds and customs he came upon the red-cheeked daughter of a Swiss adventurer--an ambitious pioneer who lived upon the theory that the New World having been created for the service of its foreign invaders, the might of the sword was the right of possession.
