used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
(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 If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
CharlestownnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstaʊn/
a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
coldestadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldəst/
superlative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
courteousadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrtiəs/
exhibiting courtesy and politeness
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
divisible by two
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
jokedverbUS /dʒoʊkt/
past form of “joke” — tell a joke; speak humorously
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
Jud
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From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
fasten with a lock
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
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 A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
overhearverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhiːr/
hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
RedcoatsnounUS /ˈredkoʊts/
plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
Snell
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From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
townsfolknounUS /ˈtaʊnzfoʊk/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading A BROKEN LOCK For many days the townsfolk and the soldiers talked of the performance that the Continental assault on Charlestown had interrupted.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The fellow was undoubtedly a fine soldier and as loyal to his King as any of them were, and secretly both Don and Jud admired him for it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was always courteous and considerate; he seemed to spend as little time as possible in the house and kept to his room even on the coldest nights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Don and Jud joked about it frequently, but they were always careful that neither Hawkins nor Snell should overhear them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If all the Redcoats had been like Hawkins, the good people of Boston would have had little to complain of.
