used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "From which way?" asked the Captain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
blockhousenounUS /ˈblɑːkhaʊs/
a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "From which way?" asked the Captain.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "From which way?" asked the Captain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "South, sir."
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST DAY IN THE FORT "Sir," said a soldier; "some one is coming!"
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "From which way?" asked the Captain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dim upon the far horizon was a single rider, who moved slowly, as if his horse were tired.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "From which way?" asked the Captain.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
showing curiosity
From this reading Captain Franklin climbed the ladder that led into the blockhouse at the south-east corner of the stockade, wondering whether it was friend or foe who approached.
