used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
anew
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
move towards
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
blacksnounUS /blæks/
plural of “black” — the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
without deviation
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
set up or found
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
brought together in one place
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
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From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
Massais
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From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPIT OF PEACE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE SPIT OF PEACE.
approval to do something
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
picketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
and nothing more
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
SPITverbUS /spɪt/
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
From this reading THE SPIT OF PEACE.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
carry out
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIT OF PEACE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
TrimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
waked
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From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The camp was not troubled by the savages during the night.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
watchmennounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmen/
plural of “watchman” — a guard who keeps watch
From this reading Trim waked up several times to take a look around and on each occasion the pickets told him that they had seen watchmen of the savages approach near enough to the camp to see that it was quiet, and then retire again.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
westwardadverbUS /ˈwestwərd/
toward the west
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
at the time that
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was clear, therefore, that the Massais were simply watching Trim to see that he did not go without their permission.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When morning came he found that several hundred blacks were gathered at a spot a little way from the camp, and directly upon the route that he would have followed had he proceeded with his journey to the westward.
