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1775
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From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
(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 The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
ColonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
conflictsnounUS /kənˈflɪkts/
plural of “conflict” — an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
carefully weighed
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
DECLARATIONnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
despotismnounUS /ˈdespətɪzəm/
dominance through threat of punishment and violence
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
encroachmentsnounUS /ɪnˈkroʊtʃmənts/
plural of “encroachment” — any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
divisible by two
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
INDEPENDENCEnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
and nothing more
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
unusual or striking
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
rightfuladjectiveUS /ˈraɪtfəl/
legally valid
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
rulernounUS /ˈruːlər/
a person who rules or commands
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They regarded all the unjust acts of the king and the Parliament as so many encroachments upon their rights as Englishmen, just as much as if they were living in their old home in England instead of in a British colony.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although they were violently opposing the despotism of the king of England, they never for a moment hesitated to acknowledge him as their rightful ruler.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The Colonists still regard themselves as English Subjects.=--It seems to us now very remarkable that all through the year 1775, notwithstanding the conflicts at Lexington and Concord, and even after the battle of Bunker Hill, our forefathers still considered themselves loyal British subjects.
