used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
how long something has existed
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
someone who is a detective
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
destroyed or killed
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Herbert Miller was his name, and he was the teacher of the school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Herbert Miller was his name, and he was the teacher of the school.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Herbert Miller was his name, and he was the teacher of the school.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Herbert Miller was his name, and he was the teacher of the school.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
by chance
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
on the contrary
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
redcoatsnounUS /ˈredkoʊts/
plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
an educational institution
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
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 About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As the children had gone home, he was sitting at his desk, reading.
having a supporting base
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As has been stated, the schoolhouse stood about a mile from a Tory settlement, and about two miles from the schoolhouse, in the other direction, was a patriot settlement, consisting of about a dozen families.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Herbert Miller was his name, and he was the teacher of the school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was to play a rather important part in the life of Dick Dare and must now be introduced to the reader.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
a late time of life
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading About the time that Dick was standing behind the tree, with the two redcoats approaching, in a little log cabin that was used as a school building, at a point about a mile from a Tory settlement consisting of about thirty families, sat a rather good-looking young man of perhaps twenty-four years of age.
