adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
braveadjectiveUS /breɪv/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
caravannounUS /ˈkærəvæn/
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
Changu
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
ChinesenounUS /tʃaɪˈniːz/
any of the Sino-Tibetan languages spoken in China; regarded as dialects of a single language (even though they are mutually unintelligible) because they share an ideographic writing system
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
cloudverbUS /klaʊd/
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
dustverbUS /dʌst/
remove the dust from
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
fifteennounUS /fɪfˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
flanknounUS /flæŋk/
the side of military or naval formation
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
frequentlyadverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntli/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
Inglese
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
intelligencenounUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəns/
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
knewverbUS /nuː/
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 About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
MydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
obligedadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒd/
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
OurdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
raisedadjectiveUS /reɪzd/
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
rear-guard
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From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
ruinnounUS /ˈruːən/
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
Seigniornoun
a man of rank in the ancient regime
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
signnounUS /saɪn/
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
sixteenadjectiveUS /sɪkˈstiːn/
being one more than fifteen
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
soldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
staggerverbUS /ˈstæɡər/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
TartarsnounUS /ˈtɑːrtərz/
plural of “tartar” — a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading About three hours after, when we were entered upon a desert of about fifteen or sixteen miles over, we knew by a cloud of dust they raised, that the enemy was at hand, and presently they came on upon the spur.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning, when marching from a little town called Changu, we had a river to pass, which we were obliged to ferry; and, had the Tartars had any intelligence, then had been the time to have attacked us, when the caravan being over, the rear-guard was behind; but they did not appear there.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Our Chinese guards in the front, who had talked so big the day before, began to stagger; and the soldiers frequently looked behind them, a certain sign in a soldier that he is just ready to run away.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They will fight like brave fellows in brave company; but without this they will every man turn his back."
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My old pilot was of my mind; and being near me, called out, "Seignior Inglese, these fellows must be encouraged, or they will ruin us all; for if the Tartars come on they will never stand it."--"I am of your mind," said I; "but what must be done?"--"Done?" says he, "let fifty of our men advance, and flank them on each wing, and encourage them.
