used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSENGER IN HASTE.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
Asbury
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From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
Capt
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From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading A MESSENGER IN HASTE.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MESSENGER IN HASTE.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A MESSENGER IN HASTE.
Monteith
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From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
not any; not one
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
with speed
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
self-poise
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From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
Sterry
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From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
stockmen
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From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
carry out
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
tendverbUS /tend/
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the leader of the stockmen quickly recovered his self-poise and accepted the matter as one of the peculiar incidents liable to take place at any time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
VeseynounUS /ˈvesi/
United States freed slave and insurrectionist in South Carolina who was involved in planning an uprising of slaves and was hanged (1767-1822)
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The daring escape of the prisoner did not tend to improve the temper of Capt. Asbury, and he indulged in a number of emphatic expressions, during which Monteith Sterry was dignified enough to hold his peace.
which person or people
From this reading They rode up to the house, not knowing who dwelt there, and were received with a shot, which, fortunately, did no damage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His version of the difficulty with the rustlers differed from that given by Vesey.
