used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NATIVE COUNCIL.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
attackingadjectiveUS /əˈtækɪŋ/
disposed to attack
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading A NATIVE COUNCIL.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
set up or found
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
hamperedverbUS /ˈhæmpərd/
past form of “hamper” — prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
Hatibu
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From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
temporary military shelter
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
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 I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
the force of workers available
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
muskets
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From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading A NATIVE COUNCIL.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
and nothing more
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
Russuna
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From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
carry out
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
the act of using
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
precisely as stated
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I watched Hatibu very anxiously, for I knew that this looked very much as if the natives had an intention of attacking us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next morning we were roused at an early hour by the beating of drums.
at the time that
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
in or at the place that
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When we came out we found that all the men of the village, with their spears and shields, were assembled on one side of the hut where we had drunk beer with Russuna on our arrival, while the women and children were all away on the outskirts of the village, evidently ready to take flight on the first symptom of trouble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To show any signs of fear would only have precipitated a conflict, so all he did was to arrange our men that, if we were attacked, those with muskets would be able to use them without being hampered by their companions.
