used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
backwoodsmannounUS /ˈbæˈkwʊdzmən/
a man who lives on the frontier
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
backwoodsman's
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From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
CONTAININGverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
executedadjectiveUS /ˈeksəkjuːtɪd/
put to death as punishment
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
promote over another
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
INDIAN-HATING
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From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
METAPHYSICSnounUS /ˌmetəˈfɪzɪks/
the philosophical study of being and knowing
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
on one occasion
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
philanthropistnounUS /fəˈlænθrəpəst/
someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
PREPOSSESSED
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From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
rapinenoun
the act of despoiling a country in warfare
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
without much difficulty
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
ROUSSEAUnounUS /ruːˈsoʊ/
French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
SAVAGESnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
not in physical motion
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading CONTAINING THE METAPHYSICS OF INDIAN-HATING, ACCORDING TO THE VIEWS OF ONE EVIDENTLY NOT SO PREPOSSESSED AS ROUSSEAU IN FAVOR OF SAVAGES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the earlier times of the frontier the passion was thought to be readily accounted for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
in or at the place that
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
belonging to which person
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Indian rapine having mostly ceased through regions where it once prevailed, the philanthropist is surprised that Indian-hating has not in like degree ceased with it.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He wonders why the backwoodsman still regards the red man in much the same spirit that a jury does a murderer, or a trapper a wild cat--a creature, in whose behalf mercy were not wisdom; truce is vain; he must be executed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "The judge always began in these words: 'The backwoodsman's hatred of the Indian has been a topic for some remark.
