used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
(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 Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
broadsides
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From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
lacking funds
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
Clowes
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From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
despoilers
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From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
set up or found
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
intendsverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendz/
third-person singular of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
lardernounUS /ˈlɑːrdər/
a supply of food especially for a household
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
law-breakers
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From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
litteredadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtərd/
filled or scattered with a disorderly accumulation of objects or rubbish
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
not any; not one
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
patrolsnounUS /pəˈtroʊlz/
plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
pilferers
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From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
plunderers
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From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
receptaclenounUS /rɪˈsep.tə.kəl/
An object or container used to hold or store something.
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
carry out
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
troopernounUS /ˈtruːpər/
a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
(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 the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
which person or people
From this reading General Arnold, who is given command of the city, intends there shall be no disturbance, and he is not the man to have his orders broke."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will station a trooper at the door," the officer promised; "but have no fear.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Already patrols are established, and within an hour broadsides will be posted about the city warning all plunderers or other law-breakers that they will be shot or hanged on sight.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Set at ease as to their safety, the first concern of the women was a hastily improvised breakfast from the scantily supplied larder which Clowes' servants had abandoned to them.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the kitchen, as well as all over the house, they found ample signs that pilferers had been at work, for every receptacle had been thrown open, drawers dragged out, and the floor littered with whatever the despoilers elected not to take.
