used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
(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 HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
Andy
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From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
the act of retaining something
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
Jenks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
go away from a place
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
makeshiftadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪkʃɪft/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
not any; not one
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time they must be ready to defend their new place of refuge bitterly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
troublesomeadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlsəm/
causing difficulty or annoyance
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
hard to endure
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
having passed out of existence
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The men had vanished inside, and were no doubt waiting to see what their enemies attempted next.
in or at the place that
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack knew the folly of trying to carry a fort by assault, and he was not silly enough to think that with only George, Josh, Andy and Jenks back of him such a desperate undertaking could be carried out.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps they indulged in the hope that the troublesome boys, assisted by Jenks, would draw off, and leave them to play their game to a finish in their own way.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading HOLDING THE FORT All was silent over yonder where the makeshift little cabin shelter stood about the middle of the raft.
