used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
(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 Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
bootynounUS /ˈbuːti/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
clingverbUS /klɪŋ/
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
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 While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
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 Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
set up or found
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
the force of workers available
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
not any; not one
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
sordidadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrdəd/
morally degraded
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE TORY SPY.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
carry out
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TORY SPY.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
TORYnounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading THE TORY SPY.
traitorsnounUS /ˈtreɪtərz/
plural of “traitor” — someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
nonexistent
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Unfortunately, traitors have been found in every country, in all times; nor were they wanting during the American Revolution.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
which person or people
From this reading No man is so base as he who deliberately takes up arms against his own country.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Such a one is fit for any deed, however mean, cowardly, or wicked.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
wretches
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From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading While there were a number of honorable men who, believing that the colonies were wrong in revolting from the king, did not take up arms against them, on the other hand there were numbers of base, sordid wretches, who were willing to cling to any side so that it was the strongest--to support any cause so that it was one which promised them booty.
