used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
block-house
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From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
Jo
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From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
immediately past
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
go away from a place
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
perilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
the possibility of future success
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
not in physical motion
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
StingernounUS /ˈstɪŋər/
a cocktail made of made of creme de menthe and brandy
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
believed likely
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Jo Stinger had too much sense to leave the garrison and run into great peril without the prospect of accomplishing some good thereby.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED VISITOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
at the time that
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He still felt chagrined over the audacity of the Wyandots, which came so near success, and longed to turn the tables upon them.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In the first place, the darkness had deepened to that extent, within the last few hours, that he believed he could move about without being suspected: he was confident indeed that he could stay out as long as he chose and return in safety.
Wyandots
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From this reading Jo Stinger had decided to venture out from the block-house, at a time when the Wyandots were on every side, and when many of them were within the stockade and close to the building itself It was a perilous act, but the veteran had what he deemed good grounds for undertaking it.
