used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
at or in the front
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
(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 DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
clamorverbUS /ˈklæmər/
make loud demands
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
Coacoochee
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From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
characterized by great determination
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
DOUGLASSnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
an opposing military force
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
enslaveverbUS /enˈsleɪv/
make a slave of; bring into servitude
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
FULFILS
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From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
how
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From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
not in action or at work
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
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 These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
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 There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
not any; not one
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
others
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From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
rectitudenounUS /ˈrektɪtuːd/
righteousness as a consequence of being honorable and honest
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
reviledverbUS /riˈvaɪld/
past form of “revile” — spread negative information about
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
relieve from
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
seizeverbUS /siːz/
take hold of; grab
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
TerritorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
a special situation
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
unthinkingadjectiveUS /ənˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
not exhibiting or characterized by careful thought
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
war-chief
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From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These cared not how their enemy was got rid of, so long as they were at liberty to seize his lands and enslave the negroes among his followers.
at the time that
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
which person or people
From this reading There were many others who were making too good a thing out of the war to care to have it end.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOUGLASS FULFILS HIS MISSION In spite of the undisguised treachery by which Coacoochee had been made a prisoner and hurried from the country, the act was hailed with joy by unthinking people all over the Territory.
the words that are spoken
From this reading To the fearless soldier, strong in the rectitude of his convictions, and planning far ahead of the present, this storm of words, prompted by ignorance, malice, and selfish interests, was but as the idle whispering of a passing breeze.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading From these classes, therefore, arose a mighty clamor, when it became known that General Worth was determined to bring back the young war-chief; and for a time there was no man in the country so bitterly abused and reviled as he.
