used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
COMRADESnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
deerskinnounUS /ˈdɪrskɪn/
leather from the hide of a deer
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
disclosingverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
flankers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
ten 10s
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
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 The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
most important element
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
and nothing more
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
as might be expected
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
OnondaganounUS /ˌɑːnənˈdɔːɡə/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
a course of conduct
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
resuscitateverbUS /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
Tayoga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
having come into contact
From this reading The bullet had gone almost through the shoulder, and as he felt of its path he knew with joy that it had touched no bone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE COMRADES Robert settled the inert form of the Onondaga against his left shoulder, and, being naturally very strong, with a strength greatly increased by a long life in the woods, he was able to carry the weight easily.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was an unfortunate chance that the hostile flankers had cut in between him and the main force of Rogers, but it could not be helped, and the farther he was from his own people the safer would he and Tayoga be.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Two hundred yards more and putting his comrade on the ground he cut away the deerskin, disclosing the wound.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
zonenounUS /zoʊn/
a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features
From this reading He had no plan yet in his mind, merely a vague resolve to carry Tayoga outside the fighting zone and then do what he could to resuscitate him.
