used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
airsnounUS /erz/
affected manners intended to impress others
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
(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 The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
exhale hard
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
BUREN'S
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From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
COMPLIMENTverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading DESERVED COMPLIMENT ON MR.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
DESERVEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading DESERVED COMPLIMENT ON MR.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
EXPLOITverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
FLANnounUS /flæn/
open pastry filled with fruit or custard
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
FLORIDAnounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
highest in quality
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
GRITSnounUS /ɡrɪts/
coarsely ground hulled corn boiled as a breakfast dish in the southern United States
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
IKEnounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
inactivitynounUS /ˌɪnækˈtɪvɪti/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
JOE
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From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
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 The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DESERVED COMPLIMENT ON MR.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DESERVED COMPLIMENT ON MR.
on one occasion
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
an amount of time
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
posteritynounUS /pɑːˈsterəti/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
Quodlibetnoun
an issue that is presented for formal disputation
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
ragingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
simmeringnounUS /ˈsɪmərɪŋ/
cooking in a liquid that has been brought to a boil
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
SNAREnounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
SUCKER'S
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From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
SWINGLETREEnoun
a crossbar that is attached to the traces of a draft horse and to the vehicle or implement that the horse is pulling
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
Tigertail
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From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just at this period the True Grits once more began to give themselves airs of importance in Quodlibet.
torpifies
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From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
wakesnounUS /weɪks/
plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading VAN BUREN'S EXPLOIT OF THE FLORIDA WAR--THE AFFAIR OF THE TRUE GRITS AND SERGEANT TRAP--TRUE GRITS SUFFER A DEFEAT--FLAN SUCKER'S OPINION UPON THE SUBJECT--HIS ACCOUNT OF AN ACTION AT LAW BETWEEN JOE SNARE AND IKE SWINGLETREE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The Tigertail affair had stunned them, as a blow sometimes torpifies a snake; and like that same snake, which after a long period of consequent inactivity wakes up in the possession of new powers of mischief, so woke up the True Grits.
a late time of life
From this reading The Florida war, which has been raging on the part of the Indians, and simmering on our part, for nearly five years past, is undoubtedly the greatest of all Mr. Van Buren's exploits, and that which will be longest remembered in the history of this energetic President by posterity.
