used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of the incidents that followed, none are worth recording.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading JOHN OAKLEY'S AUNT.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
an opposing military force
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Of the incidents that followed, none are worth recording.
set up or found
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
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 He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
Huxter
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From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Of the incidents that followed, none are worth recording.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN OAKLEY'S AUNT.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
molestationnounUS /ˌmoʊleˈsteɪʃən/
the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
not one, and not any
From this reading Of the incidents that followed, none are worth recording.
OAKLEY'SnounUS /ˈoʊkliz/
possessive form of “oakley” — United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading JOHN OAKLEY'S AUNT.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Of the incidents that followed, none are worth recording.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
express in words
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
at the time that
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
WiltonnounUS /ˈwɪltən/
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile
From this reading It is sufficient to say that on the evening of the second day John entered the town of Wilton.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He thought that he might venture to pursue his journey, without further fear of molestation.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Of the incidents that followed, none are worth recording.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When John found that his enemy had abandoned the siege, he rowed ashore, and watched Mr. Huxter until he became satisfied that it would require a considerable time to catch the horse.
