used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
Agent'snounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
possessive form of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
a person who is in charge
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
the force of workers available
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
not any; not one
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
overawing
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From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
SETHnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
Seth'snounUS /seθs/
possessive form of “seth” — (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
summoningnounUS /ˈsʌmənɪŋ/
calling up supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
soldiers collectively
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
a source of difficulty
From this reading No trouble followed immediately on Seth's drastic treatment of Little Black Fox, and the majority of the settlers put this result down to the fact of the overawing effect of the cavalry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
a Caucasian
From this reading One or two held different opinions, and amongst these were the men of White River Farm.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Anyway, not a shot was fired, much to the satisfaction of the entire white population, and, after two weeks had passed, by slow degrees, a large proportion of the troops were withdrawn.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SETH PLAYS A STRONG HAND It would seem that the Agent's prompt action in summoning the aid of the troops had averted disaster.
woundingnounUS /ˈwuːndɪŋ/
the act of inflicting a wound
From this reading They were inclined to the belief that the wounding of the chief was the sole reason that the people remained quiet.
