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The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley
The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.
It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:
“How is it that you were able to get away?
Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”
“I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.
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The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley

Chapter XI

Chapter 11 of The Minute Boys of the Wyoming Valley is here in full — 144 sentences across 29 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/28 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.
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It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:
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“How is it that you were able to get away?
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Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”
/wɑːz jɔːr feɪs ˈpeɪntɪd blæk ənd dɪd juː ˈkæri ə waɪt klɔːθ ɑːn ə stɪk ɪn ˈɔːrdər tuː ʃoʊ dʒɑːn ˈbʌtlər ðæt juː wɜːr wʌn ʌv ðoʊz huː pledʒd oʊˈbiːdiəns tuː hɪm/
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“I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.
/aɪ wɑːz ˈniːðər ˈpeɪntɪd blæk nɔːr dɪd aɪ ˈkæri ðə bædʒ ʌv dɪsˈɡreɪs ˈdænjəl rɪˈplaɪd ˈkɜːrtli/

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.

badge noun US /bædʒ/

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading ““I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.”

curtly adverb US /ˈkɜːrtli/

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

From this reading ““I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.”

needing verb US /ˈniːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading “It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:”

omission noun US /oʊˈmɪʃən/

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading “It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:”

pledged adjective US /pledʒd/

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading “Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?””

recital noun US /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading “A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.”

sorely adverb US /ˈsɔːrli/

to a great degree

From this reading “It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:”

virtually adverb US /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading “It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

white cloth noun + noun

In this reading “Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?””

succeeded in verb + particle counted as “succeed in”

In this reading “A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.”

in order preposition + noun

in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement

In this reading “Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?””

get away verb + particle

run away from confinement

In this reading ““How is it that you were able to get away?”

come into verb + particle

obtain, especially accidentally

In this reading “A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.”

with grief preposition + noun

In this reading “It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:”

IN DISTRESS preposition + noun

In this reading “A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.”

in the cave preposition + article + noun counted as “in … cave”

In this reading “It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:”

All words in this reading · 102

Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading “How is it that you were able to get away?

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

askedverbUS /æskt/

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “How is it that you were able to get away?

badgenounUS /bædʒ/

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading “I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.

BecauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/

for the reason that

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

blackadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

carryverbUS /ˈkæri/

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

cavenounUS /keɪv/

a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

clothnounUS /klɔːθ/

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

comeverbUS /kʌm/

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

COMRADEnounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/

in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

From this reading “I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.

DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading “I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.

DISTRESSnounUS /dɪˈstres/

psychological suffering

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

facenounUS /feɪs/

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

filledadjectiveUS /fɪld/

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

finishedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

friendsnounUS /frendz/

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/

yet to be or coming

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “How is it that you were able to get away?

Giles

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

griefnounUS /ɡriːf/

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

heartnounUS /hɑːrt/

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

heednounUS /hiːd/

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

helpverbUS /help/

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

how

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “How is it that you were able to get away?

ItpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/

march in a procession

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

mindnounUS /maɪnd/

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/

-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/

not one and not the other of two

From this reading “I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.

neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/

being perceived or observed

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

paintedadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪntɪd/

coated with paint

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

prisonersnounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

questionsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənz/

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

raiseverbUS /reɪz/

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “I was neither painted black, nor did I carry the badge of disgrace,” Daniel replied, curtly.

returningadjectiveUS /rɪˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

showverbUS /ʃoʊ/

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/

to a great degree

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

stickverbUS /stɪk/

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

succeededverbUS /səkˈsiːdɪd/

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

unableadjectiveUS /əˈneɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

uspronounUS /ʌs/

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/

in essence or effect but not in fact

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

wepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

whitenounUS /waɪt/

a Caucasian

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was Giles March who noticed the omission, and while my heart was filled with grief because of the fact that we were virtually prisoners in the cave, unable to raise our hands in defence of those who were needing help so sorely, he asked of Daniel:

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A COMRADE IN DISTRESS Because of the questions regarding the future, which had come into my mind, I gave no heed to the fact that Daniel had not finished his recital, since the story had been concerning our unfortunate friends and neighbors, but never a word as to how he succeeded in returning to us.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How is it that you were able to get away?

yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Was your face painted black, and did you carry a white cloth on a stick, in order to show John Butler that you were one of those who pledged obedience to him?”

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