used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERPLEXING QUESTION.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
atticnounUS /ˈætɪk/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
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 church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
dauntedadjectiveUS /ˈdɔːntɪd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
characterized by great determination
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
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 There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
muskets
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From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
Pemberton's
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From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
PERPLEXINGadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading A PERPLEXING QUESTION.
persevereverbUS /pərsəˈvɪr/
be persistent, refuse to stop
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
Pinchbrook
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From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A PERPLEXING QUESTION.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
sentinelsnounUS /ˈsentənəlz/
plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
Somers
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From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
a special situation
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
male cat
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
hard to endure
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were a great many difficulties in the way of success, it is true; but, nothing daunted by these, he determined to persevere.
at the time that
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The church in which the prisoners were confined was carefully guarded on the exterior, and the sentinels carried loaded muskets in their hands--so that the affair before him was more hazardous and trying than that of escaping from the attic chamber of Squire Pemberton's house in Pinchbrook.
which person or people
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom Somers, who had had some experience, in a small way, in the kind of business now before him, was filled with hope when he had adopted his plan.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was a resolute and energetic young man, and to resolve upon any thing was almost equivalent to doing it.
