used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RETREAT.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
(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 "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
of great significance or value
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
a message received and understood
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
and nothing more
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
Poyor
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From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading A RETREAT.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
in or at that place or location
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
at the time that
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In laying my plans for this expedition the only contingency for which I did not prepare, was exactly what has happened.
a Caucasian
From this reading Cummings and Poyor talked together fully half an hour before the former volunteered any further information to his white companions, and then he said:
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I never believed there were so many sentinels in the swamp that the boat would be discovered, and when we came through without seeing a single one, I felt perfectly safe on that score."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would be useless for me to disguise the truth in any particular, for it is important all should know the absolute facts of the situation.
