used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another half hour and we were in Biloxi.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
BIENVILLE
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From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
BiloxinounUS /bəˈlʌksi/
a member of the Siouan people of southeastern Mississippi
From this reading Another half hour and we were in Biloxi.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
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 "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
set up or found
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
the head of a state government
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Another half hour and we were in Biloxi.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Another half hour and we were in Biloxi.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
indirectionnoun
indirect procedure or action
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
Mouret
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From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
MusingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
on one occasion
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
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 When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
piroguenoun
a canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
preludenounUS /ˈpreɪluːd/
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
theretoforeadverb
up to that time
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
water'snounUS /ˈwɔːtərz/
possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Another half hour and we were in Biloxi.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Another half hour and we were in Biloxi.
at the time that
From this reading When we reached the barracks I found orders to attend the governor at once.
in or at the place that
From this reading BIENVILLE Musing on this strange story, and the old man's unwonted fear, I walked on down to the water's edge where my Indian friends, already in the pirogue, awaited me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bienville stood before his fire alone, quiet, but in a very different mood from any in which I had theretofore seen him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Captain de Mouret," the rough old warrior began, without any prelude or indirection, "I desire to send you at once to Paris on an errand of the utmost importance to myself and to this colony.
