used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
(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 "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
BORDERnounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
made afraid
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
LivingstonenounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstoʊn/
Scottish missionary and explorer who discovered the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls (1813-1873)
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
loudestadjectiveUS /ˈlaʊdəst/
superlative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
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 In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
proclamationsnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “proclamation” — a formal public statement
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
REVOLUTIONARYadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
roarsnounUS /rɔːrz/
plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
term of address for a man
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not at all, sir, for I have learned from natural history that _that beast roars loudest when he is most frightened_!" was her quiet reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
TRADITIONSnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading TALES, TRADITIONS AND ROMANCE OF BORDER AND REVOLUTIONARY TIMES.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
(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 "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
at the time that
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
which person or people
From this reading In the commencement of the American Revolution, when one of the British king's thundering proclamations made its appearance, the subject was mentioned in a company in Philadelphia; a member of Congress, who was present, turning to Miss Livingstone, said:
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading These ladies should have had the rank of "Sergeant," at least, conferred upon them, in acknowledgment of their bravery, wit, and the good service rendered!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Miss, are you greatly terrified at the roaring of the British lion?"
