used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading I asked, with much agitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
Arrapahas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked, with much agitation.
assaultedverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪd/
past form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
fearless and daring
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I asked, with much agitation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
Jeff's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I asked, with much agitation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
and nothing more
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
win a victory over
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
get by special effort
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
carry out
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But might they not, then, have been surprised and overcome?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "They fought bravely enough when they assaulted Uncle Jeff's farm," I observed.
look attentively
From this reading "Not if they faced them with a bold front, or kept a proper watch at night," he answered.
at the time that
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Those Arrapahas are cowardly; they will only attack their enemies when they feel secure in their numbers, or can take them by surprise."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I asked, with much agitation.
