used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STAND FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
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 Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
clergymennounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimɪn/
plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading A STAND FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A wave of indignation sweeps over the country.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STAND FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading A wave of indignation sweeps over the country.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
NewspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A wave of indignation sweeps over the country.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading A STAND FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
be standing; be upright
From this reading A STAND FOR CONSCIENCE SAKE.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
sweepsnounUS /swiːps/
plural of “sweep” — a wide scope
From this reading A wave of indignation sweeps over the country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading News of the massacre on the highway can not be suppressed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Newspapers, clergymen, statesmen, ordinary citizens are of one opinion, that the sheriff and his deputies should be made to suffer for their dastardly acts.
the act of testing something
From this reading The result of the agitation is a call for trial for a case of murder.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading A wave of indignation sweeps over the country.
