used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
speak to
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
(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 Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXPLOIT OF PAT MULROONY'S.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
EXPLOITverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading AN EXPLOIT OF PAT MULROONY'S.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
LandernounUS /ˈlændər/
a town in central Wyoming
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
Mulroony
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From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
MULROONY'S
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From this reading AN EXPLOIT OF PAT MULROONY'S.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN EXPLOIT OF PAT MULROONY'S.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
PATverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading AN EXPLOIT OF PAT MULROONY'S.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
Shawanoes
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From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
required or under orders
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading During the captivity of Pat Mulroony and Virginia Lander, the Shawanoes kept them sedulously apart.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Indians remained at their camp, where Waring had seen them through the night.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Although Pat ventured to address her several times, he was compelled to do it in tones loud enough for all to hear him, though whether they understood him or not was altogether a different matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he had supposed, the party had divided, one division taking both the captives with them.
