used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
Achmed's
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From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
betideverbUS /bɪˈtaɪd/
become of; happen to
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
well in the past; former
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
distributionnounUS /ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən/
(statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
Dr
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From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
emirnounUS /ɪˈmɪr/
an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in Africa or Arabia)
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
something acquired without compensation
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
a unit of instruction
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
marksmannounUS /ˈmɑːrksmən/
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
McDill
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From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
MiddletonnounUS /ˈmɪdəltən/
English playwright and pamphleteer (1570-1627)
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
ProtectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
carry out
From this reading "Take them.
ThankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Thanking the emir for the gift and the entertainment and instruction of his discourse, Mr. Middleton departed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Take them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
vocationnounUS /voʊˈkeɪʃən/
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Impressed though he had been by Prince Achmed's counsel and by the lesson to be derived from the recital of the experiences of Dr. McDill, Mr. Middleton did not carry the pistols as he went about his daily vocation.
which person or people
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading But woe betide the man who stands in front of them, for so wide is the distribution of their charge, that he must be a most indifferent marksman who could not do execution with them."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Protected by them, you need have little fear.
