used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The Indians were approaching, and Boonesborough was well nigh defenceless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
Boonesborough
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From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
defencelessadjective
lacking protection or support
From this reading The Indians were approaching, and Boonesborough was well nigh defenceless.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
at any time
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
set up or found
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
heart-sick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians were approaching, and Boonesborough was well nigh defenceless.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
held dear
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
as might be expected
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading The Indians were approaching, and Boonesborough was well nigh defenceless.
not any; not one
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The settlers had begged her to remain, and offered her every kindness; but her husband was gone: she was heart-sick, and longed to return to her friends in Carolina.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Disappointed as he was, however, he had no time to waste in sorrow.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The Indians were approaching, and Boonesborough was well nigh defenceless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Indians were approaching, and Boonesborough was well nigh defenceless.
at the time that
From this reading When Boone reached Boonesborough, the object he most loved was not to be found.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
Yadkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His poor wife, wearied with waiting for him, and naturally concluding that he was lost to her for ever, had returned to her friends on the Yadkin.
