used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
wanted intensely
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
Francisco
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From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
the head of a state government
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
Marmaduke
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From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
others
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From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
overaweverb
subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
provokeverbUS /prəˈvoʊk/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
San
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From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This hope they shared with Howard, after the governor's order had been obtained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
soldiers collectively
From this reading These three managed to persuade Governor Johnson to order a parade of State troops in the streets of San Francisco.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Now is the moment for us to show our power!" he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Their argument was that such a parade--of legally organized forces--would overawe the citizens; their secret hope, however, was that such a show would provoke the desired conflict.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading In this he gained the zealous support of Judge Terry and Major Marmaduke Miles, two others with more zeal than discretion.
