used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
ArlingtonnounUS /ˈɑːrlɪŋtən/
a city in northern Texas between Dallas and Fort Worth
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
Baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
BenningtonnounUS /ˈbenɪŋtən/
a town in southwestern Vermont
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
CatamountnounUS /ˈkætəmaʊnt/
short-tailed wildcats with usually tufted ears; valued for their fur
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
Enoch
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From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
how
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From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
with speed
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
Robbie
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From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
only a very short time before
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
in the near future
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
not in physical motion
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Robbie would doubtless rouse them, anyway, as soon as he was recovered from his fright.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
TRAITOR'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Enoch had ridden Baker's horse hard into town and now he followed behind the ten rescuers, urging the animal to still greater efforts.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE TRAITOR'S WAY Remember Baker lived at Arlington, and the distance from that new settlement, it could hardly be called a village, to Bennington was about two and a half miles.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As he saw it, Enoch believed his duty to point to the Catamount Inn, and we have seen how quickly a company was formed there for the chase of the Yorkers and their prisoner.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
Yorkers
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From this reading Enoch Harding might have given the alarm to the neighbors of the captured man, but he knew that they would not be able to pursue the Yorkers, for good horse flesh was scarce outside of Bennington.
