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From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
battleshipsnounUS /ˈbætəlʃɪps/
plural of “battleship” — large and heavily armoured warship
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
BLAZEY
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From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
Cecil
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From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
colouredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
set up or found
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
granitenounUS /ˈɡrænət/
plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
griefs
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From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
herdedverbUS /ˈhɜːrdɪd/
past form of “herd” — cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
ten 10s
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
the force of workers available
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
absolutely essential
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
not any; not one
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
an amount of time
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
privateers
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From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
with speed
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
tatterdemalions
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From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These poor tatterdemalions had added to their necessary griefs by personal folly.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
which person or people
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thousands of French and American prisoners were confined at Prince Town during this period; and with the latter were herded a company of coloured men who had been captured in the enemy's battleships or privateers.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Bitterly was this circumstance resented by the Americans; but, worse than their slaves they found the presence of some seven hundred French, who shared the granite hospitality of Prison No. 4.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BLAZEY At the War Prison, in a crisis now rapidly approaching, it was destined that the young man, Cecil Stark, should assume sudden prominence.
