used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
(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 As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
eagerly desirous
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
without stop or interruption
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
labours
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From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
meditated
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From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
the force of workers available
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
held or filled or in use
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
cut with a saw
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
in the near future
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
not in physical motion
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As we had still three or four hours of daylight, instead of stopping to dine as soon as the rest of our party arrived, we all embarked and continued our course.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
in the direction of
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
trifled
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From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
well-disposedadjective
inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They must have seen, however, that we were not a party to be trifled with, and that if they meditated attempting to get possession of our property, they would have to pay dearly for it.
at the time that
From this reading When they saw that we stopped in our labours and looked towards them they disappeared.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While thus occupied, waiting for the remainder of our party, we distinctly saw several Indians peering at us from among the trees on the opposite side of the river.
a Caucasian
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This made us somewhat anxious, for it was certain that they could not be well-disposed towards white men, or they would have come out and had some communication with us.
