used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
in addition
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading No such attack took place.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
bushrangers
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From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading FAREWELL TO MELBOURNE.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
most important element
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading FAREWELL TO MELBOURNE.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
not any; not one
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No such attack took place.
poignantadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪnjənt/
arousing affect
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
free from harm or evil
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading No such attack took place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAREWELL TO MELBOURNE.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading No such attack took place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was thought possible that Captain Ring, in charge of the main body of the bushrangers, might attempt a rescue of his companions.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No further adventures or dangers befell the party on their way to Melbourne.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
which person or people
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It might have been that he feared the issue of the conflict, but it is also possible that he experienced no poignant regret at the capture of Fletcher, who, he well knew, would have been glad to succeed him in command.
