used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
aloftadverbUS /əˈlɔːft/
at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
breastsnounUS /brests/
plural of “breast” — the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
bronzedadjectiveUS /brɑːnzd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
BROTHER'SnounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
demanding attention
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
eaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
the organ of sight
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
a social unit living together
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
the head of a state government
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
grey-headedadjective
showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
the state of being honored
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
Iberville
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From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
IslenounUS /aɪl/
a small island
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
held up in the air
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
the force of workers available
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
not one, and not any
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
Phips
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
term of address for a man
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
refrain from harming
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH TELLS OF A BROTHER’S BLOOD CRYING FROM THE GROUND Two men stood leaning against a great gun aloft on the heights of Quebec.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His companion was tall, alert, bronzed, grey-headed, with an eagle eye and a glance of authority.
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading “You honour me, sir,” was the reply; “and, believe me, there is none in Quebec but thanks God that their governor is here before Phips rounds Isle Orleans yonder.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The air of an October morning fluttered the lace at their breasts and lifted the long brown hair of the younger man from his shoulders.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He laid his hand on the shoulder of the younger man and said: “I am glad you have come, Iberville, for I need you, as I need all your brave family--I could spare not one.”
