used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
in addition
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
armourynoun
a collection of resources
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
set up or found
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
the literary culture
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
Lynch's
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From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
nailedverbUS /neɪld/
past form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Beneath his door he had found a notice which was also nailed on the courthouse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
the act of departing politely
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
PiedmontnounUS /ˈpiːdmɑːnt/
the plateau between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains: parts of Virginia and North and South Carolina and Georgia and Alabama
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading It appeared in the Piedmont _Eagle_ and in rapid succession in every newspaper not under negro influence in the State.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
UlsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The First Lieutenant of the Guards assumed command and held the full company in their armoury under arms day and night.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Across the breast of the body was pinned a scrap of paper on which was written in red ink the letters K. K. K. It was the first actual evidence of the existence of this dreaded order in Ulster county.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE PARTING OF THE WAYS The discovery of the Captain of the African Guards lying in his full uniform in Lynch's yard send a thrill of terror to the triumphant leagues.
