used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
CONVENTIONnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading THE CONVENTION.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
foraynounUS /ˈfɔːreɪ/
a sudden short attack
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
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From this reading When Gov.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONVENTION.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
the act of testing something
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He declared that he alone was responsible for the foray, and doubtless his statement was a true one, though Allen did not believe it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edwards was brought to trial on the charge of leading an armed invasion of New Hampshire.
at the time that
From this reading When Gov.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The district court condemned Edwards to death by hanging, for his act was one of high treason, and the sentence was sure to be confirmed by the king, to whom it had to be sent.
