used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
(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 The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
arightadverb
in an accurate manner
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
the two together, not just one
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
IroquoisnounUS /ˈɪrəkwɔɪ/
any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
MohawknounUS /ˈmoʊhɔːk/
a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading NEW PERIL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
on one occasion
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading NEW PERIL.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
only a very short time before
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
scownounUS /skaʊ/
any of various flat-bottomed boats with sloping ends
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
move hurridly
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
SusquehannanounUS /ˌsuːskweˈhænə/
a river in the northeastern United States that rises in New York and flows southward through Pennsylvania and Maryland into Chesapeake Bay
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
unwieldyadjectiveUS /ənˈwiːldi/
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
From this reading It was astonishing to see the speed he was able to force out of the unwieldy structure.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading The Mohawk was confident that he had read the meaning of the waving torch aright, and that if he expected to reach the shore immediately behind him, it must be done at once.
at the time that
From this reading The signal light was scarcely extinguished when he rose to a stooping position, and applied the pole with all the vigor at his command.
Wilkesbarre
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From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the hostile Iroquois on both sides the Susquehanna, and the awkward scow near the shore, it will be seen that the situation of the fugitives, striving to reach the protection of Wilkesbarre, was not of an encouraging nature.
