used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
(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 The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
BurgoynenounUS /bərˈɡɔɪn/
British general in the American Revolution who captured Fort Ticonderoga but lost the battle of Saratoga in 1777 (1722-1792)
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading Butler checked them from flight with consummate craft.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading Butler checked them from flight with consummate craft.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Butler checked them from flight with consummate craft.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
DEMON'S
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From this reading THE DEMON’S HAUNT.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
communicated in words
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
fleeverbUS /fliː/
run away quickly
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Butler checked them from flight with consummate craft.
many times at short intervals
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
HAUNTverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading THE DEMON’S HAUNT.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
the force of workers available
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
MohawksnounUS /ˈmoʊhɔːks/
plural of “mohawk” — a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
Stillwater
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEMON’S HAUNT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
trackedadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
unboundedadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
precisely as stated
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
at the time that
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
a Caucasian
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
which person or people
From this reading The Mohawks proved to be a small party who had fled from Burgoyne, and when they were informed of the errand on which the white men had visited that lonely spot, one and all expressed unbounded terror.
belonging to which person
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In coming into the wilderness they had hoped to escape the presence of the demon whose presence they associated with Vermont and Stillwater.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading When they were told by Butler of the scene which he himself had witnessed on that very spot--the one described in the commencement of our tale--and learned that the Mountain Demon had frequently made his appearance in those very woods, had in fact been tracked thither, the bravest warriors trembled, and began to look apprehensively around them, to flee.
