used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STERN NEMESIS--A RAVAGED FRONTIER.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
anew
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
battle-year
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From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
Bess
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From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
carbinenounUS /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/
light automatic rifle
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
give encouragement to
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
placed crosswise
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
dejectionnoun
a state of melancholy depression
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
dragoon's
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From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
a social unit living together
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
FRONTIERnounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading A STERN NEMESIS--A RAVAGED FRONTIER.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
Holms
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From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
mantelnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
shelf that projects from wall above fireplace
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
ministriesnounUS /ˈmɪnɪstriz/
plural of “ministry” — religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
NEMESISnounUS /ˈneməsɪs/
(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
From this reading A STERN NEMESIS--A RAVAGED FRONTIER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
outburstsnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrsts/
plural of “outburst” — an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
pensivenessnounUS /ˈpensɪvnes/
persistent morbid meditation on a problem
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
RAVAGEDadjectiveUS /ˈrævɪdʒd/
having been robbed and destroyed by force and violence
From this reading A STERN NEMESIS--A RAVAGED FRONTIER.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
sabrenounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading But an air of pensiveness, almost of dejection, broken by sharp outbursts of indignation marked the social converse.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
STERNadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A STERN NEMESIS--A RAVAGED FRONTIER.
stinted
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From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
a state of acute pain
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
the act of testing something
From this reading On the evening of that eventful day, again a family gathering took place at The Holms--for so closely had trial, adventure, and suffering for a common cause knit together the guests and inmates, that they seemed like a family group.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
be the cause or source of
From this reading Good cheer in abundance spread the board, for the broad acres of the farm and the kindly ministries of nature had not stinted their yield on account of the red battle-year.
Zenas
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From this reading The sword of the grandfather, above the mantel, was now crossed by the cavalry sabre of Zenas, and the old Brown Bess was flanked by the dragoon's carbine.
