used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
adhereverbUS /ədˈhɪr/
be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
in addition
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
Berkley
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From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
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 The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
couriersnounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
desolationnounUS /ˌdesəˈleɪʃən/
the state of being decayed or destroyed
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
despatched
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From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
dismounted
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From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
set up or found
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
habitedadjective
dressed in a habit
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
of the present time and place
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
JamestownnounUS /ˈdʒeɪmztaʊn/
a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
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 To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
march in a procession
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
orderingnounUS /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/
logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
outpostsnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊsts/
plural of “outpost” — a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
routesnounUS /ruːts/
plural of “route” — an established line of travel or access
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
only a very short time before
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
term of address for a man
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
solicitingverbUS /səˈlɪsətɪŋ/
-ing form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
trumpetsnounUS /ˈtrʌmpəts/
pitcher plant of southeastern United States having erect yellow trumpet-shaped pitchers with wide mouths and erect lids
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He drew up at the back court of the Berkley Arms, dismounted, and passed immediately into a private room.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
at the time that
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
William
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From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The martial sounds of drums and trumpets had scarcely died away over the distant hills, when Sir William Berkley despatched couriers to the various military outposts of the colony, peremptorily ordering the commanders to march forthwith to Jamestown with the forces under their command.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To these couriers also were given secret instructions for the private ears of such of his loyal friends among the Cavaliers living on their routes, as he knew would adhere to him under any circumstances, urgently soliciting their immediate presence at the capital.
wretchedlyadverbUS /ˈretʃɪdli/
in a wretched manner
From this reading Thus were they engaged, as General Bacon, habited in the rich military fashion of the day, rode along the north western skirt of the city, his own gay attire, and the splendid trappings of his horse wretchedly mocking the desolation within.
but in spite of that
From this reading After these were despatched, he summoned a secret conclave of such friends, equally worthy of his trust, as were yet to be found in the city.
