used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why not?" demanded Sam Oliver.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
many times at short intervals
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
HARGRAVE
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From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
the force of workers available
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading "Why not?" demanded Sam Oliver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
Peleg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
continue talking
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "Why not?" demanded Sam Oliver.
SCHOOLMASTERnounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCHOOLMASTER HARGRAVE Before breakfast had been prepared Peleg was aware of a certain partly suppressed excitement among the members of the band.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?" demanded Sam Oliver.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As soon as they were assembled Boone said, "It will not be possible for us to proceed at this time."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was therefore not without some previous intimation that Peleg heard the scout summon the men to a new conference.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The women, with tears in their eyes and with their children clinging to their skirts, frequently had been in conference with Daniel Boone or with other men of the party.
