used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
CherokeenounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
CherokeesnounUS /ˈtʃerəkiːz/
plural of “cherokee” — the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
clamoured
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From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
power to direct or determine
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
court-house
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From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
CreeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
one or the other of two
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
foundersnounUS /ˈfaʊndərz/
plural of “founder” — inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
of the present time and place
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
lustedverbUS /ˈlʌstɪd/
past form of “lust” — have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
the force of workers available
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
not one, and not any
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
notablyadverbUS /ˈnoʊtəbli/
especially; in particular
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
and nothing more
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
others
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From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
pacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
Polcher
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From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
compacted by ironing
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
renegadesnounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪdz/
plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
express the need or desire for
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
Sevier's
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From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
Shawnees
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From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
simple-mindedadjective
lacking subtlety and insight
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
TasselnounUS /ˈtæsəl/
adornment consisting of a bunch of cords fastened at one end
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was none so simple-minded as not to realize that the death of either Creek or Cherokee might precipitate a bloody war.
WATAUGA
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From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
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 The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading FOR WATAUGA AND AMERICA While some of the men, notably those under the influence of Polcher, pressed the search for Jackson, others heeded Sevier’s request and repaired to the court-house to conduct an inquiry into the tragedy.
a Caucasian
From this reading The five lower towns on the western frontier of the Cherokee country, including Creeks, Shawnees and white renegades as well as the original Cherokee founders, lusted and clamoured for battle.
which person or people
From this reading There were other thousands of Cherokees who only waited for a strong incentive to send them into line with the Creeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With Spain in league with the Creek Nation, it was only the pacific tendency of Old Tassel that had restrained the Cherokees under his immediate control.
