used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
(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 Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
Anstice
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From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
Boyd
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From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
Coacoochee
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From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
DUNGEONSnounUS /ˈdʌndʒənz/
plural of “dungeon” — the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
communicated in words
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
extravagantadjectiveUS /ekˈstrævəɡənt/
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
FORTRESSnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
of great significance or value
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
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 On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
information about recent and important events
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
not any; not one
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
noxiousadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːkʃəs/
injurious to physical or mental health
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
and nothing more
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
Osceola
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From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
Ralph
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From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
righteousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪtʃəs/
characterized by or proceeding from accepted standards of morality or justice
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
SeminolesnounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊlz/
plural of “seminole” — a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
smirched
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From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
St
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From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
trappingnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading To such persons an Indian was only a species of noxious animal, for the trapping of which any deception was justifiable.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
which person or people
From this reading Those who rejoiced were of that class who wanted the war ended, and the Seminoles removed by any means, fair or foul, they cared not which.
belonging to which person
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE DUNGEONS OF THE ANCIENT FORTRESS The capture of Coacoochee and Osceola created an extraordinary degree of excitement in St. Augustine, where the news of this most important event was hailed with extravagant joy and openly expressed sorrow.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the other hand were many honorable men and women whose indignation, at the deed of treachery by which the fair name of the Government had been smirched, knew no bounds.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Of all these, none was so filled with righteous wrath as were Ralph and Anstice Boyd.
