used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
billeted
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From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
Bleriotnoun
French aviator who in 1909 made the first flight across the English Channel (1872-1936)
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
Dr
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From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
set up or found
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
brought together in one place
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
and nothing more
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
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 They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
a full supply
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
an educational institution
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
carry out
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
a special situation
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They found plenty to occupy their attention for the remainder of the day.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
being of use or service
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
precisely as stated
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading But as night drew on and the villagers locked and bolted their doors and native sentinels commenced to patrol the streets, rifles in hand, the thing began to take on a different aspect.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dick and his party were billeted a few doors beyond the mission school in two houses, built of logs—warm and comfortable quarters.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The trouble which the priest, Father Bleriot had spoken of—the impending danger of attack, the fear from the Indians in the hostile villages, not far from the mission—did not seem very imminent to them just then.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading They assisted Dr. Brady, gathered wood, delivered the mail, and in many other ways made themselves helpful and useful.
