used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Another two years might see him--almost anywhere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another two years might see him--almost anywhere.
at or in or to any place
From this reading Another two years might see him--almost anywhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He was likely to ride far and to ride fast.
FederalistnounUS /ˈfedərəlɪst/
a member of a former political party in the United States that favored a strong centralized federal government
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Another two years might see him--almost anywhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
Jefferson'snounUS /ˈdʒefərsənz/
possessive form of “jefferson” — 3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
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has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He was likely to ride far and to ride fast.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another two years might see him--almost anywhere.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
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recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
RepublicannounUS /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/
a member of the Republican Party
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was likely to ride far and to ride fast.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Another two years might see him--almost anywhere.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
stirrupnounUS /ˈstɜːrəp/
support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Federalist and Republican were agreed that the recent election was but a foot in the stirrup.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE BLUE ROOM The news of the accident to Lewis Rand spread far and wide.
a late time of life
From this reading Both as a lawyer and as Mr. Jefferson's adjutant he had become in two years' time a marked man.
