affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
anew
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
deem to be
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
denounceverbUS /dɪˈnaʊns/
speak out against
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
guard-lines
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From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
a message received and understood
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
intensifyverbUS /ɪnˈtensəfaɪ/
increase in extent or intensity
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
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 This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
MISCHIANZA
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From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
a particular point in time
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
revelrynounUS /ˈrevəlri/
unrestrained merrymaking
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
that is looked for
From this reading Already I had secured the information sought, and now must consider the safest and quickest method of escape.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISCHIANZA I had not intended to remain in Philadelphia through the night.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seemed to me this night, given up to revelry, afforded the best possible opportunity for my safely passing the British guard-lines.
which person or people
From this reading This would greatly intensify my danger, for, at any moment, I might encounter some one who knew me, who might denounce me to the authorities.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To-morrow discipline would be resumed, the soldiers would return to their posts and the citizens of the city would again appear on the streets.
