used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
the state of being absent
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
subject to appointment
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
AssemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
for the reason that
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
the two together, not just one
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
DISPATCHESnounUS /dɪˈspætʃɪz/
plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
Dunmore
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From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
a quad with a square body
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
the head of a state government
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
of great significance or value
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
roused to anger
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
the force of workers available
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
punishingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃɪŋ/
resulting in punishment
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
RODNEY
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From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
there'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading I hear he had trouble before he left Virginia on the expedition over the mountains, and is having it now."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
at the time that
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mother," he said one day, "it looks as though the king will have to send over a new governor in place of Lord Dunmore, or there'll be trouble.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH DISPATCHES Rodney had been at home but a short time when he realized that important events had occurred in his absence.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he dissolved the Assembly because, out of sympathy with Boston, it appointed a fast day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know, Colonel Lewis and his men were mad enough to fight both him and the Indians because, instead of punishing the Indians, he made peace with 'em.
