used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
(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 Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
Coacoochee's
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From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
flat-boats
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From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
grim-faced
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From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
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 Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
not one, and not any
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
without much difficulty
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
renegadesnounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪdz/
plural of “renegade” — someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
SEMINOLESnounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊlz/
plural of “seminole” — a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
not in physical motion
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
STRONGHOLDnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Among all the property thus acquired by the Indians, none was more highly prized than the gorgeous costumes of the theatrical company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The flat-boats were used to carry themselves, their negro allies, and such of the plunder as could be readily transported to the opposite side of the river; the cattle and horses were made to swim across.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
a Caucasian
From this reading Such of the plunder collected by the white renegades as must be left behind was burned.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading A SWAMP STRONGHOLD OF THE SEMINOLES On the morning following that midnight tragedy of the wilderness, the Indians made haste to retreat to that portion of the country which they still called their own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The unfortunate actors had been forced to abandon these in their hurried flight, and now Coacoochee's grim-faced warriors wore them with startling effect.
