1864
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From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
anew
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
subject to appointment
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
a line of approach
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
for the reason that
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
Cespedes
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From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
CUBANSnounUS /ˈkjuːbənz/
plural of “cuban” — a native or inhabitant of Cuba
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
distillerynounUS /dɪˈstɪləri/
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
divisible by two
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
apart from; not including
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
a social unit living together
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
filibusternounUS /ˈfɪləbʌstər/
a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
FILIBUSTERINGverbUS /ˈfɪləbʌstərɪŋ/
-ing form of “filibuster” — obstruct deliberately by delaying
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
set up or found
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
hatchingnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
JuntanounUS /ˈhʊntə/
a group of military officers who rule a country after seizing power
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
and nothing more
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
not any; not one
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
revoltnounUS /rɪˈvoʊlt/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
revolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
ruptureverbUS /ˈrʌptʃər/
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
not in physical motion
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
virtuouslyadverb
in a moral manner
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading I left home in a rage and swore that I would never again set foot in it or set eyes on any member of the family, and except for a visit to my father just before he died, not long afterward, I have kept my vow.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FILIBUSTERING FOR THE CUBANS Having succeeded as a blockade runner I was ambitious to become a filibuster, which kindred vocation I thought offered even greater opportunities for adventure.
which person or people
From this reading This venture resulted in an open and final rupture with my family, who were virtuously outraged to begin with because of the aid I had given the South as a blockade runner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading I found that the revolt was still hatching and that no New York agent had been appointed, so, for want of something better to do, I bought from Benjamin Wood, editor of the New York _News_, the old Franklin Avenue distillery in Brooklyn.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Immediately after the sale of the “Letter B,” in the latter part of 1864, I returned to New York, in the hope that the Cespedes revolution in Cuba would have been sprung and a Junta established with which I could work.
