used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
Bainbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading BOSTON ON THE WITNESS-STAND.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
jealousiesnounUS /ˈdʒeləsiz/
plural of “jealousy” — a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
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 Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BOSTON ON THE WITNESS-STAND.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
oustverbUS /aʊst/
remove from a position or office
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
strongholdnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOSTON ON THE WITNESS-STAND.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
trickerynounUS /ˈtrɪkəri/
verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
migratory
From this reading Boston Bainbridge knew that he entered the fort at considerable peril to himself; but he had learned, in his wandering life, to look danger in the face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His trickery in trade was as natural to him as the rising of smoke.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading But, underlying his whimsical manner, there was a vein of pure bravery, and an inherent love for deeds of daring.
WITNESS-STAND
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BOSTON ON THE WITNESS-STAND.
YankeesnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading The jealousies between the Yankees and Dutch had strengthened by degrees, until the two parties begun to concert plans to oust each other from the stronghold they had taken.
