used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
Chillicothe
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From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
comradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
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 When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading In this way they were deprived of every possibility of escape.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In this way they were deprived of every possibility of escape.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
haltsnounUS /hɔːlts/
plural of “halt” — the state of inactivity following an interruption
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
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 When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
march in a procession
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
the force of workers available
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
Peleg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading In this way they were deprived of every possibility of escape.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
RELEASEverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way they were deprived of every possibility of escape.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
push forcefully
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way they were deprived of every possibility of escape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
at the time that
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
a Caucasian
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Indians, rejoiced over their success in making a prisoner of the great scout, nevertheless appeared to be fearful lest the man whom they valued so highly should escape.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading When, however, they had arrived at the old village of Chillicothe, there were a few minutes when Daniel Boone and Peleg and several of their comrades were left together in the wigwam into which they had been thrust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN OFFER OF RELEASE There had been slight opportunity for Peleg to have any conversation with his friend throughout the march.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Throughout the journey the prisoners were treated with consideration, although when night came and the halts were made for rest the white men were compelled to sleep within a circle formed by their captors.
