used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
(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 Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
in addition
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
apprehendverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
forswornverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈswɔːrn/
inflected form of “forswear” — formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
How
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From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
temporary military shelter
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
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 Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
engage in
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
the force of workers available
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
a particular point in time
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
Portia
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From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
precisely, exactly
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
estrangement from god
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This is the moment when it is usual to attempt surprises; and it was, in particular, the Indian's hour of blood.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Orders had been left, accordingly, to call him at four o'clock, and to see that all the men of the Hut were afoot, and armed also.
at the time that
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
Willoughby
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From this reading Captain Willoughby knew that the hour which preceded the return of light, was that in which the soldier had the most to apprehend, when in the field.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Notwithstanding the deserted appearance of the valley, this experienced frontier warrior distrusted the signs of the times; and he looked forward to the probability of an assault, a little before the return of day, with a degree of concern he would have been sorry to communicate to his wife and daughters.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ----"I could teach you, How to choose right, but then I am forsworn; So will I never be; so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin That I had been forsworn."---- _Portia_.
