used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LOVERS' MEETING.
abductornounUS /æbˈdʌktər/
someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
bivouacnounUS /ˈbɪvwæk/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
Catlett
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From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
Darknight's
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From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We will now return to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
Kate
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From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
immediately past
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading A LOVERS' MEETING.
Maumee
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From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A LOVERS' MEETING.
Merriweather
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From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now return to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We will now return to him.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
in the near future
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We will now return to him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
belonging to which person
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But the minutes passed without bringing him success, and he at last began to fear that the abductor had not landed at any point opposite the bivouac.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The reader will recollect that we left Harvey Catlett, the young scout, searching for John Darknight's trail on the banks of the Maumee.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading For a long time the youth prosecuted his search with vigor, confident that he would soon be enabled to strike the trail and start in pursuit of the treacherous guide, whose hands had, he doubted not, taken Kate Merriweather from the camp.
