1781
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From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
how long something has existed
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
in addition
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This was the nearest fort of any size.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
for the reason that
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading This was the nearest fort of any size.
Ninety-Sixadjective
being six more than ninety
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
not any; not one
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
by chance
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
an amount of time
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading This was the nearest fort of any size.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the nearest fort of any size.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
male cat
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The locality was about fifty miles from Ninety-Six, in South Carolina, and Ninety-Six was so called because it was approximately that number of miles from Fort Price George.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
which person or people
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading These youths, who had done brave fighting, were also famous for having done much good work as scouts, messengers and spies, and they were now on a scouting and spying expedition, ordered by General Greene, their company having been sent down from Virginia into South Carolina to help General Greene.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The three youths were no others than Dick and Tom Dare, and their comrade, Ben Foster, who had been members of the patriot army of America for a considerable period--for it was now May of the year 1781.
a late time of life
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The Dare Boys and the Indians Three youths of perhaps twenty years of age were making their way through the forest.
