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adeterminerUS /ə/
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_.
accordingly
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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.
afoot
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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.
all
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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.
also
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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.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
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_.
andeterminerUS /æn/
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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
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.
appearancenounUS /ˈappearance/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
apprehend
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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.
armed
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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.
assault
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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.
atprepositionUS /æt/
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.
attempt
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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.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
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_.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
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.
bloodnounUS /blood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
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_.
call
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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.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
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.
choosenounUS /choose/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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_.
communicate
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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.
concern
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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.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
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_.
daughters
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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.
day
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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.
degree
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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.
desertedverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
left a place or vessel without intending to return
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.
distrusted
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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.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
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_.
experienced
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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.
field
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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.
forsworn
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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_.
forwardnounUS /forward/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
four
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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.
frontier
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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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
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.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
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.
hour
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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.
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_.
Hut
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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.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
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_.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
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_.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
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's
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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.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
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.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
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.
knew
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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.
leftnounUS /left/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
light
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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.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
lookednounUS /looked/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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_.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
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_.
mepronounUS /miː/
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_.
men
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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.
miss
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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_.
moment
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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.
most
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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.
nevernounUS /never/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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_.
Notwithstanding
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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'clock
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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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
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.
Orders
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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.
particular
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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_.
preceded
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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.
probability
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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.
return
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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.
rightnounUS /right/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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_.
see
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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.
signs
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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.
sin
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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_.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
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_.
soldier
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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.
sorry
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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.
surprises
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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.
teach
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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_.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
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_.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
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.
then
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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_.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
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.
times
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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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
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_.
usual
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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.
valley
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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.
warrior
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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.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
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.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
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.
wife
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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.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
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.
wish
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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_.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
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.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
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.
youpronounUS /juː/
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
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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_.
