accoutrementsnounUS /əˈkuːtərmənts/
plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
accuseverbUS /əˈkjuːz/
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
matters of personal concern
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
any person at all
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
behooved
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
put or send forth
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
circumspectlyadverb
in a cagey manner
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
conquerorsnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərərz/
plural of “conqueror” — someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
EPHRAIM
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
glitteringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
the act of departing
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
HADLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
halenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
hangers-on
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
the force of workers available
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
not one, and not any
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
a full supply
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
determined
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
in the near future
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading He could not resist, however, going out at sunset to observe the evening parade of the conquerors.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
create by training and teaching
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
traitorousadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪtərəs/
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something very fascinating for him in the long lines of brilliant uniforms and the glittering accoutrements.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading It now behooved the good folk of pronounced Whig tendencies to walk circumspectly, for enemies lay in wait at every corner to hale them before the British commander and accuse them of traitorous conduct.
which person or people
From this reading HADLEY IS CAST OFF BY UNCLE EPHRAIM The army of occupation brought in its train plenty of Tories and hangers-on besides the men named, though none who had been quite so prominent in affairs or were so greatly detested.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Hadley Morris, therefore, although he did not expect to be recognized by anybody in the town, resolved to get away as soon as his wound would allow.
