used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
academicadjectiveUS /ˌækəˈdemɪk/
associated with academia or an academy
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
bugle-call
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
a person who is in charge
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
convenedverbUS /kənˈviːnd/
past form of “convene” — meet formally
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
command with authority
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
focusnounUS /ˈfoʊkəs/
the concentration of attention or energy on something
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
forelocknoun
a lock of hair growing (or falling) over the forehead
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
frettingverbUS /ˈfretɪŋ/
inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
a long fixed look
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
giantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
lookers-on
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
the force of workers available
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
misgivingnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋ/
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
not any; not one
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
rangedverbUS /reɪndʒd/
past form of “range” — change or be different within limits
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
senatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
twenty-ninthadjective
coming next after the twenty-eighth in position
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
unblinkingadjective
showing no visible emotion
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
untrainedadjectiveUS /ənˈtreɪnd/
not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
weakeningnounUS /ˈwiːkənɪŋ/
becoming weaker
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
at the time that
From this reading When the senate convened that day, strange and uncouth lookers-on stood ranged about the state house corridors, and their unblinking eyes took account of their chief adversary as he entered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading * * * * * Boone was fretting his heart out at the cabin of Saul Fulton while he knew that history was in the making at Frankfort, and on the evening of the twenty-ninth an eagerness to be near the focus of activity mastered him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His gaze betrayed no interest beyond the casual for the men along the walls, whom report credited with a murderous hatred of himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon his dark face, with its overhanging forelock, flickered no ghost of misgiving; no hint of any weakening or excitement.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The elements of right and wrong involved in this battle of political giants were, to his untrained mind, academic, but the drama of conflict was like a bugle-call--clear, direct and urgent.
