afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
anew
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
your parents
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
immediately past
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
plantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
Ruthven
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
spyglassnounUS /ˈspaɪɡlæs/
a small refracting telescope
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
carry out
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK AT THE FRONT.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Two days after the conversation recorded in the last chapter the folks living at the Ruthven plantation were disturbed at daybreak by the distant firing of cannon, which continued for over two hours, gradually drawing closer and closer.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will take the spyglass and go to the roof," said Jack.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "What can this mean?" asked Mrs. Ruthven, in alarm, as she moved to the window.
YankeesnounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading "Can the Yankees be pressing our army back again?"
