used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
a person who is in charge
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
set up or found
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
the head of a state government
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
Hintza
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From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
and nothing more
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
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 It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
on one occasion
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
and nothing more
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
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 It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
professedlyadverb
with pretense or intention to deceive
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading A message had therefore been sent to Hintza requiring him at once and decidedly to declare his intentions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
tradersnounUS /ˈtreɪdərz/
plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On reaching the frontier fort it was found to be in a state of excitement bustle, and preparation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The savages, flushed with success, and retiring for a time to their own land with the cattle they had carried off, found in Hintza one ready to aid them in every way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It transpired that he had not only allowed the stolen cattle to be secreted in his territory, but many of his own people were "out" with the confederate chiefs fighting against the colonists, while traders under his protection had by his orders been seized and plundered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading News had just been received that the treacherous chief Hintza, although professedly at peace with the colony, was secretly in league with the invading chiefs, and the Governor was convinced of the necessity of taking vigorous measures against him.
