used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
barefacedadjective
with no effort to conceal
From this reading A more barefaced misstatement was never made.
BUNKER'S
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From this reading BUNKER'S HILL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
ConcordnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
to or in any or all places
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading BUNKER'S HILL.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A more barefaced misstatement was never made.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
the force of workers available
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
misstatementnounUS /mɪˈsteɪtmənt/
a statement that contains a mistake
From this reading A more barefaced misstatement was never made.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A more barefaced misstatement was never made.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A more barefaced misstatement was never made.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
not any; not one
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
done under pressure
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
wantonverbUS /ˈwɔːntən/
waste time; spend one's time idly or inefficiently
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
warringadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrɪŋ/
engaged in war
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The excitement caused by the news of the fight at Concord was intense and, as it spread through the colonies, the men everywhere rushed to arms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
which person or people
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The fray at Lexington was represented as a wanton outrage, and the fact wholly ignored that the colonists concerned in it were drawn up in arms to oppose the passage of the king's troops, who were marching on their legitimate duty of seizing arms and ammunition collected for the purpose of warring against the king.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The colonial orators and newspaper writers affirmed then, as they have affirmed since, that, up to the day of Lexington, no one had a thought of firing a shot against the Government.
