used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
(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 But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
set up or found
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
HOW
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From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
a boy or man
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
misserved
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From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
Prentiss
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From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
Putnam
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From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If I have misserved the colonies,” said he, “I am not fitted to be at liberty.”
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 TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
TICONDEROGA'SnounUS /taɪˌkɑːndərˈoʊɡəz/
possessive form of “ticonderoga” — a pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But one morning as the lad arose he determined to have done with it all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TELLS OF A RIDE THROUGH THE WILDERNESS AND OF HOW TICONDEROGA’S GUNS BEGAN THEIR JOURNEY For two days Ezra Prentiss was burdened with the thought of what he had done.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within an hour he was at the quarters of General Putnam; and a few moments later found him in the presence of that bluff warrior.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading His friends wondered at his pale face and dejected manner; they questioned him, but could get nothing but evasive replies.
