used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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BatonnounUS /bəˈtɑːn/
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
brought into existence
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
showing who or what does the action
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CASTLEMON
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CASTLEMON'S
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citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
COATESverbUS /ˈkoʊˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “coat” — put a coat on; cover the surface of; furnish with a surface
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
don't
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ETC
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plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
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GUNBOATnounUS /ˈɡʌnboʊt/
a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols
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annoy continually or chronically
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in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading _Four Illustrations by Geo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
and nothing more
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
immediately past
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
lynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
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(of games) engaged in
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
PORTERnounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
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responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
roamingverbUS /ˈroʊmɪŋ/
-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
ROCKYadjectiveUS /ˈrɑːki/
abounding in rocks or stones
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RougenounUS /ruːʒ/
makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
express in words
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
unarmedadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːrmd/
(used of persons or the military) not having or using arms
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
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a Caucasian
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the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why do you not wait for orders from me instead of roaming about the country acting on your own responsibility?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't say that you fellows played the part of cowards by firing into that unarmed boat, but you acted like born idiots, and it would serve you just right if the citizens of Baton Rouge should come out here in a body and lynch the last one of you.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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