used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
CapturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
Cortenaeken
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From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The place seemed deserted.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
entrenchedadjectiveUS /enˈtrentʃt/
dug in
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
Foveneau
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From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
Kenneth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
come together
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place seemed deserted.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading At a great distance off he could hear the rumble of guns in action.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The place seemed deserted.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
in the direction of
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Perhaps, he thought, the Belgian troops were entrenched on the other side of the slightly rising ground.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was to a certain extent fortunate in finding people at the various branch roads to give him directions; and in less than an hour from the time of parting company with Kenneth he was in sight of the hamlet where he hoped to meet Major Foveneau.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captured On parting with his comrade on the road to Cortenaeken, Rollo rode at a great pace towards his goal.
