used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
(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 Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
catamaransnounUS /kəˈtæmɜːrənz/
plural of “catamaran” — a boat with two parallel hulls held together by single deck
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
not accessible to view
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
without stop or interruption
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
covenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
without deviation
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
elevationnounUS /ˌeləˈveɪʃən/
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
environed
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From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
divisible by two
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
flag-staff
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From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
gallants
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From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
the head of a state government
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
gunnersnounUS /ˈɡʌnərz/
plural of “gunner” — a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
HonounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
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 So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
leewardnounUS /ˈliːwərd/
the direction in which the wind is blowing
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
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 So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
MacaulaynounUS /məˈkɔːli/
English historian noted for his history of England (1800-1859)
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
not any; not one
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
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 The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
scatterverbUS /ˈskætər/
to cause to separate and go in different directions
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
not in physical motion
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
strictestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪktəst/
superlative of “strict” — rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
summitsnounUS /ˈsʌmɪts/
plural of “summit” — the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So long as this state of things continued, there was nothing for the colonists to apprehend, since they knew landing at any other spot than the cove was out of the question.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
Unus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even this extremity of their formation was a mile or two to leeward of the cove, and all the craft, catamarans included, were drifting still further south, under the influence of the current.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
at the time that
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading So much time had passed in the execution of the plan of Unus, that the canoes were close under the cliffs, when the governor and his party reached the wood that fringed their summits, directly over the northern end of their line.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The strictest orders had been given for every one to keep concealed, a task that was by no means difficult, the whole plain being environed with woods, and its elevation more than a thousand feet above the sea.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ho! strike the flag-staff deep, Sir Knight,-- Ho! scatter flowers, fair maids,-- Ho! gunners fire a loud salute-- Ho! gallants, draw your blades;--" Macaulay.
