used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
in addition
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
increase twofold
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
drumnounUS /drʌm/
a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
DRYDENnounUS /ˈdraɪdən/
the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)
From this reading DRYDEN.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
foesnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
gladenounUS /ɡleɪd/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
indistinctadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/
not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
become covered with mist
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
Oloompa
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From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
on the contrary
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
Rolfe
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From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
not in physical motion
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
thunderingadjectiveUS /ˈθʌndərɪŋ/
sounding like thunder
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time after he left them, they gazed in silence on the scene.
Tippecanoe
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From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “The double double double beat Of the thundering drum Cries, hark! the foes come: Charge, charge!—'tis too late to retreat.”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
in or at the place that
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The spot where Oloompa left Rolfe and his party, and which they still occupied, was a small glade or opening in the forest about half a mile from Tippecanoe, and nearly the same distance from the American camp.
but in spite of that
From this reading It commanded a tolerable view of each, yet they were now rendered rather indistinct by the continual passing of dense heavy clouds over the face of the moon, and by a thin mist which also seemed settling over the land.
