used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
anew
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
(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 Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
computationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpjəˈteɪʃən/
the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
a female human offspring
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
deaan
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From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
Efflep
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From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
Feraingher
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From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
Hempshire
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From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
a message received and understood
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
and nothing more
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
go away from a place
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
engage in
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
march in a procession
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
Mernaugha
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From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
Mernaugha's
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From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
Murnumbo
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From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
Oneghaloyhe
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From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
Saccalauvor
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From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
Saccalauvors
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From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
a male human offspring
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
SpiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
in or at the place that
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
whereupon
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From this reading Two days after, upon information that Woozington had passed Oneghaloyhe, we were ordered farther northward to Murnumbo; where in less than three days we were alarmed with fresh news of an army of Saccalauvors being just ready to attack us; whereupon we were obliged to retreat immediately, and Woozington, as we were informed, not having penetrated so far as the river Feraingher, we made an attempt to go there again; but the Saccalauvor army was so near us, that we were forced to fly for our lives, and leave all our cattle behind us, and make the best of our way to the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
which person or people
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I was so careful of the little stock I had, that I attended them to the river; and went immediately to James’s house, (the son of Efflep,) where I met with Hempshire, his wife, and daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Spies were sent out to observe them, who at their return told us, that according to the best computation they could make, there were about three thousand under arms, and within three days’ march.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Deaan Mernaugha hearing this, gave us orders to send all our cattle, wives, and slaves to the river Feraingher, which runs on one side of deaan Mernaugha’s town.
Woozington
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From this reading News was brought by some people who lived at a great distance, that deaan Woozington was marching toward us with a numerous army.
