used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE TABLES ARE TURNED.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
in motion
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
absolutely essential
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
Obed
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From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
oversightnounUS /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE TABLES ARE TURNED.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TABLES ARE TURNED.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
tranquiladjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE TABLES ARE TURNED.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly an oversight in Fletcher not to have ascertained the situation of the government encampment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Obed was puzzled to know in what manner to get the necessary intelligence to his comrades.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was under the impression that it was in a direction opposite to that in which they were moving, and this determined his course.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was therefore wholly unconscious of danger, and tranquil in mind, though his situation was critical.
