used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
(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 He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
BOONEnounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
else
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From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
start firing a weapon
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
a young female
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
how
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From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
JEMIMA
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From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
Joe's
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From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
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 “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
set down according to a plan
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
an uneasy psychological state
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
not any; not one
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
on one occasion
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
move hurridly
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
cut with a saw
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
shieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I saw that two of the Indians over the fire had their hunting knives in their hands,” he said afterward, in telling of the situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joe’s nerves were on a tension, for this was to be a daring rush, and there was no telling how it would end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
at the time that
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He moved back, and once among his companions in the bushes gave directions how the party should advance, and how all should fire at the call of a certain wild bird--a call which Boone could imitate to perfection.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
wretches
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From this reading “They were merciless wretches, and at the first sign of peril would have turned and laid the girls low at their feet, or else carried them off on their backs as shields from our bullets.”
a late time of life
From this reading THE RESCUE OF JEMIMA BOONE Daniel Boone showed his years of wilderness training when he did not at once raise a shout and rush in to the rescue of his daughter and the other girl captives of the Indians.
