used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
at or in the front
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
on or to one side
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
Britishers
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From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
Ephraim
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From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
Evan
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From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
divisible by two
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
GREENE'SnounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “greene” — English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading GREENE'S SPRING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
most important element
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
a particular point in time
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
muskets
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From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
Nathan's
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From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
absolutely essential
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
on one occasion
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
others
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From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
by chance
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
skirmishers
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From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
the season of growth
From this reading GREENE'S SPRING.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading A moment's reflection served to convince him that such a plan was impracticable, and in casting it aside he came to believe that possibly he and Evan might succeed in getting hold of one of the troopers' muskets sufficiently long to discharge it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
a message informing of danger
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him at this moment as if he must do something toward warning the friends of freedom of the danger which menaced, and was ready to act, whatever might be the cost to him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
which person or people
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Many wild plans came into Nathan's mind during the short time the main body of the detachment were halted while skirmishers went ahead to ascertain if Ephraim had correctly described the situation of affairs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once he said to himself that he would wait until they were come nigh to the encampment, and then he and Evan should cry aloud at the full strength of their lungs, even though the Britishers killed them an instant later--their lives would count for but little if these others who were so necessary to the colonists might be saved.
