Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

moving forward

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

(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 The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL TREATY.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

make known; make an announcement

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

plural of “better” — something superior in quality or condition or effect

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

confined by bonds

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

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 The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

without doubt or question

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

United States journalist (born in England in 1908)

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

only a very short time before

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations

From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL TREATY.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

English surgeon who was the first to use antiseptics (1827-1912)

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

the force of workers available

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

in name only

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

past form of “nudge” — to push against gently

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

on one occasion

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

and nothing more

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

-ing form of “ruffle” — stir up (water) so as to form ripples

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

express in words

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

express through a scornful smile

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

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From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

a written agreement between two states or sovereigns

From this reading AN INTERNATIONAL TREATY.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

except if; if not

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.

at the time that

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

during the time that

From this reading "'When gentlefolks meets, compliments passes,'" muttered Billington with a sneer, while Edward Dotey and Edward Lister, nominally servants to Stephen Hopkins, but already ruffling with the best, tittered and nudged each other as they followed their betters out of the house.

which person or people

From this reading "Ay," responded a score of deep-throated voices lacking that of Myles himself, who said,-- "The governor's authority is above that of the commandant unless martial law be proclaimed, and I shall be the first man to submit to it."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Council once more was hastily broken up, Carver only pausing to say with a glance around the circle,-- "It is clearly understood that Captain Standish is in full control of all military proceedings in this community, and we are all bound to follow his orders without cavil or delay."

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Priscilla's prophecy proved a true one, for hardly were the one-and-twenty men of the colony assembled around the table in the Common house to hold a final Council upon their new orders, than young Cooke came rapping at the door to announce that a large body of Indians had appeared on Watson's Hill, and seemed advancing on the village.