used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
command with authority
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
emboldenedadjectiveUS /emˈboʊldənd/
made bold or courageous
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
half-way
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
be the source of pain
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
interrogatornounUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtər/
a questioner who is excessively harsh
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
a boy or man
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
loyalistnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
M'Kown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
absolutely essential
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
on one occasion
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
personagenoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Young M'Kown gave him the necessary directions to enable him to find that personage, and then, emboldened by the apparent peaceable intentions of the other, asked him if he knew Mr. Foster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He then inquired of the lad if he could direct him to the residence of a noted loyalist by the name of Foster.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Indian then entered into a familiar conversation with his interrogator, in the course of which he asked him his name, and upon being informed, he added:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am partially acquainted with him," was the reply, "having once met him at the half-way creek."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Do not be afraid, young man; I shall not hurt you."
