used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
in the past
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
(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 "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
DuckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
EnsignnounUS /ˈensən/
a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
a boy or man
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
Hayward
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From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
how
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From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
Malcolm
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From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
massacredverbUS /ˈmæsəkərd/
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
the force of workers available
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
express in words
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
in the near future
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Poor fellow! poor fellow! how full of life and spirits he seemed!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I have too little doubt about it, sir," answered Mr Hayward.
Torrens's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Only two days ago we dined with him, little thinking what was soon to occur!" said the major, with a sigh.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "I can trust Tom's word, and Captain Torrens's servant assured him that he saw his master and Ensign Duck murdered with the other white gentlemen."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you say, sir, that all the officers and men were massacred at Fort Maria?" asked Major Malcolm, in an agitated tone.
