accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
(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 He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
Benzeor
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From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
having the place or position changed
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
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 Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
not any; not one
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
on one occasion
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
RefugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
male cat
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Little Peter did not urge his friend to accompany him on his expedition to Refugee Town, for he was aware of the perils that were likely to beset him on his journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was thoroughly familiar with all the roads in the county, for he had ridden over them many times in company with Benzeor, or when he had been sent on errands to the more remote regions by his foster father, and consequently had no fears of losing his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
at the time that
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one had disturbed them, and with the return of the day their courage was somewhat revived.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Tom, however, had decided to start at once for the army, which he knew from Indian John's words was not many miles away.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG LIEUTENANT IT was long before daylight when the boys were stirring on the morning which followed the events recorded in the preceding chapter.
