used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “The traitor shall die!” he cried.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “The traitor shall die!” he cried.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The traitor shall die!” he cried.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
Morg
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From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
settler's
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From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “The traitor shall die!” he cried.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading “The traitor shall die!” he cried.
unflinchingly
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From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading As for myself, I believe that Morg Sawyer is the villain; but he is beyond our power.
look attentively
From this reading “Let every one look to his neighbor, and watch him closely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the captain stood the scrutiny unflinchingly, and started forward with drawn sword.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
Zebulon
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From this reading The settler’s eyes fell upon Zebulon Strong, as the startling words written at the conclusion of chapter five rung from his lips.
