used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
Abe
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From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading He arrived upon the ground late at night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
emanating from God
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
else
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From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He arrived upon the ground late at night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
heartbrokenadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrtbroʊkən/
full of sorrow
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
horrorsnounUS /ˈhɔːrərz/
plural of “horror” — intense and profound fear
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He arrived upon the ground late at night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
Moffat
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From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
MoravianadjectiveUS /mərˈeɪviən/
of or relating to the people or culture of Moravia
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He arrived upon the ground late at night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
on one occasion
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
not often
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He arrived upon the ground late at night.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A few days subsequent to the massacre of the Moravian Indians, Abe Moffat made his appearance at the village, and reported their slaughter.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The distance to the scene of the massacre was great, and it was a week’s journey to go and return; but an impetus, such as seldom influence the motives of any one, impelled him forward.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading For days nothing else was referred to, and the minister, Edwards, was so heartbroken that he started at once and alone through the wilderness to satisfy himself of the full extent of horrors.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a silent and cautious tread the divine emerged from the forest and walked through the stricken village.
