Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

later than; following

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

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From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

an occurrence of something

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

plural of “dispatch” — an official report (usually sent in haste)

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

apart from; not including

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

of the present time and place

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

a single distinct event

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

a message received and understood

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

the literary culture

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

a Hebrew minor prophet of the 5th century BC

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

and nothing more

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

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 The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The monotony of their life was, however, broken in upon by the arrival of a corporal from the fort, who was the bearer of the first dispatches which they had received since their arrival at the settlement.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He told Martin, that in a few days he would discover what had taken place and what might be looked forward to.

at the time that

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

which person or people

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Martin returned with his communication, Alfred was satisfied, and did not acquaint any body except his brother Henry with the information which he had received from Captain Sinclair.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After Alfred's return from the fort, a few days passed away without any incident: Martin had paid a visit to Malachi Bone, who had promised that he would be on the look-out and would give immediate information and assistance in case of any hostile measures on the part of the Indians.

an affirmative

From this reading Letters, yes letters, not only from Quebec but from England, were announced.