used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
Donald
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From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
FactornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
far-reaching
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From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
Garry
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From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
a single distinct event
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
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 He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
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 He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
OntarionounUS /ɑːnˈterioʊ/
the smallest of the Great Lakes
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
by chance
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
Robert'snounUS /ˈrɑːbərts/
possessive form of “robert” — United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
someone'snounUS /ˈsʌmwʌnz/
possessive form of “someone” — a human being
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
TESTSnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
hard to endure
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
at the time that
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It is perhaps easy to understand why Donald had selected Robert as the probable guide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _NEW DUTIES LEAD TO LARGER TESTS._ With Robert’s return to Fort Garry a new incident, one which was to lead him into unexpected and far-reaching new paths, developed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that the journey would be a long and trying one, and knowing something of the prisoner, understood just what would be demanded of the leader of the expedition.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading When he returned to Factor Donald he was informed that a dangerous criminal had been captured and brought to the fort, and that it was to be someone’s duty to deliver the offender to Little York, on the shore of Lake Ontario.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He knew that the young man could be depended on in every way.
