used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
a quantity of money
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
embargonounUS /emˈbɑːrɡoʊ/
a government order imposing a trade barrier
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
forfeitedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
surrendered as a penalty
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
judicialadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəl/
decreed by or proceeding from a court of justice
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
suedverbUS /suːd/
past form of “sue” — institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Before those tribunals, therefore, they brought the question.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They suffered the bonds to be sued, and thus raised the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
tribunalsnounUS /ˌtraɪˈbjuːnəlz/
plural of “tribunal” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
unconstitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
not consistent with or according to a constitution; contrary to the U.S. Constitution
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the old-fashioned way of settling disputes, they went to law.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Under the provisions of the law, they had given bonds to millions in amount, and which were alleged to be forfeited.
but in spite of that
From this reading Being fully of opinion that the embargo law was unconstitutional, the people of New England were yet equally clear in the opinion, (it was a matter they did doubt upon,) that the question, after all, must be decided by the judicial tribunals of the United States.
