used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
alarmingadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/
frightening because of an awareness of danger
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
(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 Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
for the reason that
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
boomverbUS /buːm/
make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
a female human offspring
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
JamestownnounUS /ˈdʒeɪmztaʊn/
a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
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 TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
Nantaquas
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From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
pliedverbUS /plaɪd/
inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
Powhatannoun
Indian chief and founder of the Powhatan confederacy of tribes in eastern Virginia; father of Pocahontas (1550?-1618)
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
recurring again and again
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
shearedadjectiveUS /ʃɪrd/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
a male human offspring
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
move hurridly
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY ARRIVAL Through the stillness of the summer night rolled the sound of the cannon that had been fired in front of Jamestown, many miles down the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
at the time that
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The report, which was not repeated, sent a thrill of alarm through Captain Smith and his friends, for to them it could have but one meaning: it had been discharged because of an attack upon the settlement by Indians.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
which person or people
From this reading The boom, as it traveled up the broad stream, carried the same tidings to the son and daughter of Powhatan, who were drawing near the large boat in response to the invitation of him who was returning from his visit of state to the dusky Emperor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nantaquas plied his paddle with renewed vigor, but instantly sheared away, and instead of keeping on as he had started, made with all speed for the northern shore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was natural to think that the white men on the larger boat would undergo an instant change of feelings when the alarming sound fell upon their ears.
