used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
highly skilled
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
(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 The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
BumbleverbUS /ˈbʌmbəl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
clothing in general
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
despatches
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From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
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 She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
God-speed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
Latimer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
the literary culture
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
absolutely essential
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
not any; not one
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
term of address for a man
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
move hurridly
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The order was to go no farther than was necessary, but to purchase provisions from the settlers living along the shore of the lake; and to return with the proceeds to the fort with all possible speed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was outside of the ordinary scene of conflict, and the trip could be accomplished, Latimer declared, with safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
vicissitudesnounUS /vɪˈsɪsɪtuːdz/
plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something
From this reading Mrs. Bond, accustomed to the vicissitudes of military life, took the parting from her husband philosophically.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
(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 In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was proud of his selection for the trust, and hoping for his early return wished him God-speed, almost without a tear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In plain clothes, without letters or despatches but well supplied with funds, Corporal Bond was chosen by Sir George to accompany Latimer and his wife on the first trip of the _Bumble Bee_.
