singled

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To select, as an individual person or thing, from among a number; to choose out from others; to separate. [1913 Webster]

Dogs who hereby can single out their master in the dark.— Bacon.[1913 Webster]

His blood! she faintly screamed her mind Still singling one from all mankind.— More.[1913 Webster]

2.To sequester; to withdraw; to retire. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

An agent singling itself from consorts.— Hooker.[1913 Webster]

3.To take alone, or one by one. [1913 Webster]

Men . . . commendable when they are singled.— Hooker.[1913 Webster]