alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
(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 South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
beginningsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/
plural of “beginning” — the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
block-house
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From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading With other forces, too, for Indians still lived here.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
set down according to a plan
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading With other forces, too, for Indians still lived here.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
on one occasion
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With other forces, too, for Indians still lived here.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
salt-water
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From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
not in physical motion
From this reading With other forces, too, for Indians still lived here.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With other forces, too, for Indians still lived here.
in the direction of
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
precisely as stated
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
(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 They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were few in number, harmless; but they carried the mind back to the time of sudden alarms and the musket laid ready to the hand; the days of the block-house and the guarded well, the high stockade.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The view consisted of the broad lake in front, and the deep forest which stretched unbroken towards the east and the west.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The water of the lake was fresh, the great forest was primeval; this made the effect very unlike that of the narrow salt-water sounds, and the chain of islands, large and small, with their gardens and old fields.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The South had forgotten her beginnings; but here one could see what all the new world had once been, here one could see traces of the first struggle for human existence with the inert forces of nature.
