used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
in the past
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
for the reason that
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
Boscowen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
braveradjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvər/
comparative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
breadthnounUS /bredθ/
the capacity to understand a broad range of topics
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
God-fearingadjective
deeply religious
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
not in action or at work
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
a boy or man
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
not any; not one
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Is this so?”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
a male human offspring
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Is this so?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A moment’s hesitation, then Father Nat answered: “It is true.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He is spoken of as a hard man, a splendid disciplinarian, reckless of his own life, fearing neither God nor man, with but one object in life--the driving of the Indian and the French out of the country.
a late time of life
From this reading Until three years ago there was not a more God-fearing, braver, brighter lad along the length and breadth of the New England border than Roger Boscowen.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A NEW FRIENDSHIP “What I am about to ask you is from no idle curiosity, but because my interest has been aroused for some time past by all I have heard of your son and his exploits.
