used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
(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 A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
completely unclothed
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
a female human offspring
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
give expression to
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
idolisedadjective
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
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 Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
nerve-shattering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
not any; not one
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
and nothing more
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
approval to do something
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
a safe place
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
rigorousadjectiveUS /ˈrɪɡərəs/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
Roscoe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It was an insignificant chamber, narrow as a prison cell and almost as bare; but it was the safest place in the fort.
only a very short time before
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
SOLDIER'SnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
possessive form of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
move an implement through
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
StrictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was little more than a child, and accustomed to render implicit obedience to the father she idolised, or she had scarcely been persuaded to submit to this rigorous seclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A SOLDIER'S DAUGHTER In the centre of the little frontier fort there was a room which one and all of its defenders regarded as sacred.
a Caucasian
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Strictly forbidden by her father to stir from her refuge without his express permission, she had dragged out the long days in close captivity, living in the midst of nerve-shattering tumult but taking no part therein.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In it General Roscoe's daughter--the only white woman in the garrison--had dwelt safely since the beginning of that dreadful siege.
