used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
(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 Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
in addition
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
the first light of day
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
one or the other of two
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
Kepenau
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From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
lodgesnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒəz/
plural of “lodge” — English physicist who studied electromagnetic radiation and was a pioneer of radiotelegraphy (1851-1940)
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
look-out
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From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
engage in
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
neighbourhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He also gave his people directions to keep a look-out on either hand.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
sharpestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpəst/
superlative of “sharp” — (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Before evening we arrived safely at his lodges; the ample supply of food we brought affording great satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
precisely as stated
From this reading Kepenau kept in the rear, turning round very frequently to ascertain if we were followed.
warrior's
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From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
look attentively
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Once he caught sight of a warrior's plume in the distance, but although his eyes were of the sharpest he could not discover whether his foe approached nearer.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that we had foes in the neighbourhood sentinels were posted, two of whom kept watch all the night round the camp; but the strangers, seeing us prepared, did not make their appearance, and on the following morning we started, an hour before dawn, on our return.
