used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
a quantity of money
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
for the reason that
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
Gow
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From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
ten 10s
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
Mackinder
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From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
Mackinder's
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From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
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 A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
o'eradverb
throughout a period of time
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
O'Ryan
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From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
ploughsharenounUS /ˈplaʊʃeɪr/
a sharp steel wedge that cuts loose the top layer of soil
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
be seated
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
Touche
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From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
being of use or service
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It would, as Gow Johnson said, "Let him sit back and view the landscape o'er before he puts his ploughshare in the mud."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By that time the district had realized that Terry O'Ryan had surrendered to what they called "the laying on of hands" by Molly Mackinder.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
which person or people
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A month after Miss Mackinder's arrival at La Touche a dramatic performance was given at the old fort, in which the officers of the Mounted Police took part, together with many civilians who fancied themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His complete surrender seemed now more certain to the public because the lady had a fortune of two hundred thousand dollars, and that amount of money would be useful to an ambitious man in the growing West.
people who are wounded
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not certain, however, that the surrender was complete, because O'Ryan had been wounded before, and yet had not been taken captive altogether.
