used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
ahungered
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From this reading The two were ahungered and ate heartily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
react verbally
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The two were ahungered and ate heartily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
BlossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
FLAMINGadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading FLAMING MESSENGERS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The two were ahungered and ate heartily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
MESSENGERSnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading FLAMING MESSENGERS.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
others
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From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
Preston
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From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning meal had been furnished the others, and she now gave her nephew and Blossom Brown the best she could prepare.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Preston laughed and asked the boys to pardon her for having forgotten, in the excitement of the occasion, the duty of hospitality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two were ahungered and ate heartily.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two were ahungered and ate heartily.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
Wyandots
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From this reading It was a striking commentary on the perils of the life of the early settlers that, while they were thus engaged, the sound of the rifles was heard, as they were fired from the upper story, in answer to the shots from the Wyandots.
