1782
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From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
abdicateverbUS /ˈæbdəkeɪt/
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
anointedverbUS /əˈnɔɪntɪd/
past form of “anoint” — choose by or as if by divine intervention
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
Carleton
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From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
CLINTON'SnounUS /ˈklɪntənz/
possessive form of “clinton” — wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
conquerverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkər/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
Cornwallis's
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From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
devil'snounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
flatter'd
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From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
Germaine
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From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
information about recent and important events
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
quitted
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From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
on the contrary
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
RECALLverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
term of address for a man
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
supersededverbUS /ˌsuːpərˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “supersede” — take the place or move into the position of
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
swainnounUS /sweɪn/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON SIR HENRY CLINTON'S RECALL [May, 1782] The dog that is beat has a right to complain-- Sir Harry returns, a disconsolate swain, To the face of his master, the devil's anointed, To the country provided for thieves disappointed.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
weakestadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkəst/
superlative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading Our freedom, he thought, to a tyrant must fall: He concluded the weakest must go to the wall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PEACE The news of Cornwallis's surrender was received with consternation in Great Britain.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The more he was flatter'd, the bolder he grew: He quitted the old world to conquer the new.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The King declared that he would abdicate rather than acknowledge the independence of the United States, Lord North resigned, Lord Germaine was dismissed, and Sir Henry Clinton was superseded in command of the army by Sir Guy Carleton.
