used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
alternativesnounUS /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪvz/
plural of “alternative” — one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
deem to be
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
FOURTEENnounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading CHAPTER FOURTEEN.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
how
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From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NEGRO PRISON.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
NEGROnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading IN THE NEGRO PRISON.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
a full supply
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading IN THE NEGRO PRISON.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
slavers
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From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NEGRO PRISON.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The alternatives left for his choice were to fire at his friends or to be shot himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jack Rogers stood near the gun at which he had been placed in the slavers' fort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had plenty of time to consider how he should act; but, turn the matter over in his mind as much as he would, he could not arrive at a satisfactory decision.
