adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
alarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
answerverbUS /ˈænsər/
react verbally
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
approachedverbUS /əˈproʊtʃt/
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
ashamedadjectiveUS /əˈʃeɪmd/
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
bedfellownounUS /ˈbedfeloʊ/
a temporary associate
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
boreverbUS /bɔːr/
cause to be bored
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
caninenounUS /ˈkeɪnaɪn/
one of the four pointed conical teeth (two in each jaw) located between the incisors and the premolars
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
chastisedverbUS /tʃæˈstaɪzd/
past form of “chastise” — censure severely
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/
give encouragement to
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
CONTINUATIONnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
DARSIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
deeplyadverbUS /ˈdiːpli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
dognounUS /dɔːɡ/
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
fiddlersnounUS /ˈfɪdələrz/
plural of “fiddler” — a musician who plays the violin
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
FriendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
Geddes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
instantlyadverbUS /ˈɪnstəntli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
insultingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪŋ/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
JOURNALnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
LATIMER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
loudadjectiveUS /laʊd/
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
marchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
MerrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
minepronounUS /maɪn/
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
Quaker'snounUS /ˈkweɪkərz/
possessive form of “quaker” — a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
raisingnounUS /ˈreɪzɪŋ/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
silencenounUS /ˈsaɪ.ləns/
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
sleepingnounUS /ˈsliːpɪŋ/
the state of being asleep
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
stickverbUS /stɪk/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
stonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
struckadjectiveUS /strʌk/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
suddenlyadverbUS /ˈsʌdənli/
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading The dog flew towards them, but instantly ran howling back to me, having probably been chastised by a stick or a stone.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
UncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
voicenounUS /vɔɪs/
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading DARSIE LATIMER’S JOURNAL, IN CONTINUATION The morning was dawning, and Mr. Geddes and I myself were still sleeping soundly, when the alarm was given by my canine bedfellow, who first growled deeply at intervals, and at length bore more decided testimony to the approach of some enemy.
wifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading A loud cheer was the answer returned, and a brace of fiddlers who occupied the front of the march immediately struck up the insulting air, the words of which begin-- Merrily danced the Quaker’s wife, And merrily danced the Quaker.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
yardsnounUS /jɑːrdz/
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading I opened the door of the cottage, and perceived, at the distance of about two hundred yards, a small but close column of men, which I would have taken for a dark hedge, but that I could perceive it was advancing rapidly and in silence.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Uncertain as to the plan of tactics or of treaty which Mr. Geddes might think proper to adopt, I was about to retire into the cottage, when he suddenly joined me at the door, and, slipping his arm through mine, said, ‘Let us go to meet them manfully; we have done nothing to be ashamed of.--Friends,’ he said, raising his voice as we approached them, ‘who and what are you, and with what purpose are you here on my property?’
