used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
(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 “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “It is to be given to Dr. Warren alone, as it is of great importance.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is to be given to Dr. Warren alone, as it is of great importance.”
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
Brewster
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From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
Dr
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
brought together in one place
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “It is to be given to Dr. Warren alone, as it is of great importance.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “It is to be given to Dr. Warren alone, as it is of great importance.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
I've
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From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “It is to be given to Dr. Warren alone, as it is of great importance.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is to be given to Dr. Warren alone, as it is of great importance.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
immediately past
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
engage in
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
a form of address for a man
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
Nat
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From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
the middle of the day
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
Prentiss
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
RevereverbUS /rɪˈvɪr/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
saddle-bag
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
move hurridly
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Then they waved their hands to those gathered in front of the City Tavern to see them off.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
at the time that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED ON THE NORTH ROAD It was high noon next day when Ezra Prentiss slipped Mr. Adams’ private despatch to Dr. Warren into his saddle-bag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Revere already had the resolutions passed by Congress, and the two, together with Nat Brewster and Ben Cooper, climbed into their saddles.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Remember what I’ve told you about my letter and make all speed,” said Mr. Adams, as a last word.
