used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOMFITED CREDITOR.
in addition
From this reading That the troops were defiant and suspicious was also evident.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
CREDITORnounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading A DISCOMFITED CREDITOR.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading That the troops were defiant and suspicious was also evident.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
DISCOMFITEDnoun
people who are defeated
From this reading A DISCOMFITED CREDITOR.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
divisible by two
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That the troops were defiant and suspicious was also evident.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
loungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
the force of workers available
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
used to form the superlative
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
in motion
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
quietudenoun
a state of peace and quiet
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
semblancenounUS /ˈsembləns/
an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
singlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡli/
one by one; one at a time
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
squadsnounUS /skwɑːdz/
plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading That the troops were defiant and suspicious was also evident.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
soldiers collectively
From this reading That the troops were defiant and suspicious was also evident.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On Saturday morning the city of Boston was in an ominous state of quietude.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
in or at the place that
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The soldiers did not walk through the streets singly, as had been their custom; but in groups--squads would be a more appropriate term, for they preserved some semblance of formation, even while lounging, as if prepared for an expected attack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That the citizens were restless and uneasy, even the most casual observer would have noted, as he walked through the streets where knots of men and boys were congregated at different points, discussing some subject with bated breath, and moving away whenever a stranger approached.
