abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
cherishingverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
Daggett
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From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
Geyt
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From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
the act of departing
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
Hiram
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From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
and nothing more
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a boy or man
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
Latham
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From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
LegernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
come together
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
the force of workers available
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
St
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From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
Stanwix
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From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was old David Daggett, and the other Hiram Le Geyt.
Wentworth
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From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
at the time that
From this reading When Colonel St. Leger abandoned the siege at Fort Stanwix, he left behind him two very angry men.
which person or people
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The former, cherishing his hatred for Latham Wentworth, had tried to keep informed of his fate; but the Indians who held him captive were, for some reason, very reticent about what they were going to do with the lad.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading He hurried toward the scene; but gained the bank of the river just in time to meet the band of yelling Indians in full flight.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So it happened the old Tory did not learn that the young scout had been condemned to the stake, until the afternoon of the proposed torture.
