used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
anew
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
fearless and daring
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
at any time
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
explosionnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
FOURTEENnounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
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 Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
Grenville
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From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
how
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From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
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 Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
the force of workers available
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
molestationnounUS /ˌmoʊleˈsteɪʃən/
the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
a particular point in time
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
MormonsnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənz/
church founded by Joseph Smith in 1830 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
with speed
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
in the near future
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
wailingnounUS /ˈweɪlɪŋ/
loud cries made while weeping
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The guard looked angry for a moment, but then smiled and said, "You are a bold man; however, we shall see."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after, Grenville was hurried away to his prison, and that night he heard wailing and lamentations in the city, and knew that he had guessed the truth, that another fearful calamity had befallen the Mormons, and that his friends at the plateau were now practically safe from further molestation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seeing Grenville smile, one of the men turned to him quickly, and asked him what the joke was.
at the time that
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
showing curiosity
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why," replied he, "I was just wondering, when I heard the first explosion, how many of the men you sent against my friends this morning would come back alive; but when I heard the second one, I came to the satisfactory conclusion that not one of them would ever see East Utah again."
