used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
for the reason that
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
confined by bonds
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
bowienounUS /ˈboʊi/
United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
CLANSnounUS /klænz/
plural of “clan” — group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading THE CLANS GATHER.
clothing in general
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
couriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
Dalton'snounUS /ˈdɔːltənz/
possessive form of “dalton” — English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
diffusionnounUS /dɪˈfjuːʒən/
(physics) the process in which there is movement of a substance from an area of high concentration of that substance to an area of lower concentration
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
etc
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From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
assemble or get together
From this reading THE CLANS GATHER.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
hatchetsnounUS /ˈhætʃəts/
plural of “hatchet” — weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
of the present time and place
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
knivesnounUS /naɪvz/
plural of “knife” — edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
Lemuel
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From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
NegronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
a human being
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
razorsnounUS /ˈreɪzərz/
plural of “razor” — edge tool used in shaving
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
regionsnounUS /ˈriːdʒənz/
plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
secreting
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From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
in the near future
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLANS GATHER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading News of the fight between Lemuel Dalton and Harry Dalton soon spread throughout the surrounding regions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
weaponsnounUS /ˈwepənz/
plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading At nightfall the Negro farm hands from far and near hastened to Stephen Dalton's home, secreting in their clothes such weapons as pistols, hatchets, razors, bowie knives, clubs, etc.
a Caucasian
From this reading The white farmers abandoned their tasks, armed themselves and hurried to the Dalton house.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The diffusion of news was so rapid because in the country each person regarded himself as a courier in duty bound to convey word to his immediate neighbors.
