used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
ANSTICE
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From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
bewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
confined by bonds
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
BOYD
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From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
CAPTIVEnounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
causewayverbUS /ˈkɑːzweɪ/
provide with a causeway
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
Coacoochee
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From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
convalescentnounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesənt/
a person who is recovering from illness
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
dearly loved
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
DouglassnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States abolitionist who escaped from slavery and became an influential writer and lecturer in the North (1817-1895)
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
set up or found
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
grass-woven
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From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
Irwin
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From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
something that is lost
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
with low volume
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
express in words
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
SeminolenounUS /ˈsemɪnoʊl/
a member of the Muskhogean people who moved into Florida in the 18th century
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
not in physical motion
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here his captors left him, and seizing their rifles hastened back to the edge of the swamp.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Roused into a startled wakefulness by her abrupt entrance, the convalescent was for some moments at a loss to comprehend what she was saying or what had caused her excitement.
in or at the place that
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading ANSTICE BOYD SAVES THE LIFE OF A CAPTIVE While Coacoochee was engaged in his fierce pursuit of the traitor Seminole across the black causeway, Irwin Douglass was led to the village, where he was securely bound to one of the great trees by which it was shaded.
which person or people
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who do you say is captured? and what has happened, dear, to frighten you?" he asked, in a bewildered tone.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The moment Anstice realized that the young soldier, though a captive, was not doomed to instant death, she flew back to the hut occupied by her brother, whom she found still quietly sleeping in his grass-woven hammock.
