aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
(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 They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
flauntedverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪd/
past form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
HOSTILITIESnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
Laggernoun
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
engage in
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
the force of workers available
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
muskets
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From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other two were simply torch-bearers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
an amount of time
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
Riverlawn
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
ruffians
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From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
and nothing more
From this reading The other two were simply torch-bearers.
be standing; be upright
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEGINNING OF HOSTILITIES The representatives of the ruffians had halted about fifty feet from the line of the defenders of Riverlawn, and they could be distinctly seen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
TitusnounUS /ˈtaɪtəs/
a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There the party stood, and there they seemed to be inclined to stand for an indefinite period of time.
torch-bearers
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From this reading The other two were simply torch-bearers.
torchesnounUS /ˈtɔːrtʃɪz/
plural of “torch” — a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The other two were simply torch-bearers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other two were simply torch-bearers.
which person or people
From this reading It was Buck Lagger who flaunted the flag of truce, and by his side stood Titus Lyon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They could see the line of the defenders extended across the bridge, and the torches lent enough of their light to the scene to enable Captain Titus to discover that the men were all provided with muskets, though they probably could not make out the character of the weapons.
