used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
encampedverbUS /ɪnˈkæmpt/
past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
GennounUS /dʒen/
informal term for information
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
goatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
Kingdom'snounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
possessive form of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
Lone-Elk's
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From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy 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 As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
NannynounUS /ˈnæni/
a woman who is the custodian of children
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
information about recent and important events
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
and nothing more
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
PeacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
PittnounUS /pɪt/
a British playwright who created the fictional character Sweeney Todd (1799-1855)
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
one of four equal parts
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
get by special effort
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
try to get or reach
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
SenecanounUS /ˈsenəkə/
Roman statesman and philosopher who was an advisor to Nero; his nine extant tragedies are modeled on Greek tragedies (circa 4 BC - 65 AD)
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
not in physical motion
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
carry out
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
a special situation
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
precisely as stated
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
a message informing of danger
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Peaceful as a Nanny goat,” was Kingdom’s declaration upon returning from his scouting expedition a quarter of an hour later, and both boys sat down to their evening meal feeling for the time quite secure.
Wayne'snounUS /weɪnz/
possessive form of “wayne” — United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading This was to take their horses and such goods as could be carried, and seek the protection of Fort Pitt or Gen. Wayne’s army encamped near there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
in or at the place that
From this reading Except to stay where they were, therefore, and face the Seneca and his charges, only one course was open.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As was natural, however, their conversation still centered upon the strange news and warning which had come to them and they discussed many plans of possible action.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One thing seemed apparent; they must remain near the cabin or the Indians, finding it empty, would be very likely, under Lone-Elk’s leadership, to destroy it.
