AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading To anger succeeded pity.
authornounUS /ˈɔːθər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
averred
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From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
CHANCEnounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CHANCE!
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
contraryadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntreri/
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
criesnounUS /kraɪz/
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
Dacosta
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From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
forwardadverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərd/
at or to or toward the front
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
guiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
immediateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːət/
of the present time and place
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
Joam
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From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
libertynounUS /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
Manaos
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From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
pitynounUS /ˈpɪti/
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading To anger succeeded pity.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
principalnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
roarverbUS /rɔːr/
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading To anger succeeded pity.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The population no longer thronged to the prison of Manaos to roar out cries of death to the prisoner.
Tijuco
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From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To anger succeeded pity.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A complete change took place in public opinion on the subject of Joam Dacosta.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the contrary, the most forward of them in accusing him of being the principal author of the crime of Tijuco now averred that he was not guilty, and demanded his immediate restoration to liberty.
