used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
(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 old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
BonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
approval
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
dandynounUS /ˈdændi/
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
Doon
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From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
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 Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
EthiopianounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
every-day
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From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
a social unit living together
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
fillenoun
a young female
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
hoodnounUS /hʊd/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
of the present time and place
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
jadenounUS /dʒeɪd/
a semiprecious gemstone that takes a high polish; is usually green but sometimes whitish; consists of jadeite or nephrite
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
lavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
in like or similar manner
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
Maguire
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From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
marenounUS /mer/
female equine animal
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
the force of workers available
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
not any; not one
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
premeditatedly
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From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
progenitornounUS /proʊˈdʒenɪtər/
an ancestor in the direct line
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
saucyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːsi/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
a male human offspring
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
not in physical motion
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Bonny Doon" was then in her "fille"-hood, and probably the most beautiful, as well as the most saucy jade, in the frontier army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Old "Captain Maguire" had served with credit to himself and honor to the State, in her early struggles against the Indians and French Canadians.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The old man had become possessed of wealth as well as years--was likewise the progenitor of a large and flourishing family, of the finest looking men and women in the State, and having gotten all things in this pleasant kind of train, he "laid off" in perfect lavender.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
a late time of life
From this reading Some twenty-five years had passed, and still the old captain and the mare were about, every-day cronies, for the old man no more thought of walking fifty rods, premeditatedly, than a South Carolina dandy would dream of the possibility of getting a glass of water without the immediate assistance of a son of Ethiopia!
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading The old captain's farm was about four miles from the large and flourishing town of Z----, and here the captain spent most of his time.
