used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
(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 The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
ComanchesnounUS /kəˈmæntʃiz/
plural of “comanche” — a member of the Shoshonean people who formerly lived between Wyoming and the Mexican border but are now chiefly in Oklahoma
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
Dohm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
ignominiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡnəˈmɪniəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROOF.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
a human being
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading ON THE ROOF.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
Shirril
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The Comanches, from the force of circumstances, would have to move back some rods from the building, to see the cover, and that distance was sufficient to shut out all sight of a figure, so long as it remained prone.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROOF.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Dohm Shirril was never more in earnest than when he declared that the Comanches meant to renew their attempt to fire his cabin.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The darkness, on the whole, was far more helpful to the latter than to their assailants, for, if care was used, it was beyond the power of the Indians to discover the presence of any person on the roof.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Having come so near success, they would resort to the same means, taking care to provide against a second ignominious defeat at the hands of the defenders.
