used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
highly skilled
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
artfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːrtfəli/
in an artful manner
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
commandernounUS /kəˈmændər/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
set up or found
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
GenetnounUS /ˈdʒenɪt/
French diplomat who in 1793 tried to draw the United States into the war between France and England (1763-1834)
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
overlandadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlænd/
traveling or passing over land
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
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
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
projectverbUS /ˈprɑːdʒekt/
communicate vividly
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
sternlyadverbUS /ˈstɜːrnli/
with sternness; in a severe manner
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
a special situation
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Genet took advantage of the formation of this party to arouse prejudice against Washington; and such was his success, that John Adams, who was afterwards President, says that there was a multitude of men in Philadelphia ready to drive Washington from the executive chair.
unscrupulousadjectiveUS /ənˈskruːpjələs/
without scruples or principles
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His success was greater than he had dreamed of.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He found but one thing in his way, and that was the firmness and vigilance of George Washington.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
which person or people
From this reading This great man set his face sternly against the project; but such was the enthusiasm of the people--artfully stirred by Genet, who was as accomplished as he was unscrupulous,--that a French party was formed.
belonging to which person
From this reading Having secured a commander whose courage and resources in the field could be depended on, Genet went from Charleston to Philadelphia overland, stirring up sympathy for his enterprise and enlisting men.
