Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

later than; following

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

(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 HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

react verbally

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading And “Iss, sure!” was Trevna’s curt, complete endorsement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

a long narrow depression in a surface

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

marked by rude or peremptory shortness

From this reading And “Iss, sure!” was Trevna’s curt, complete endorsement.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)

From this reading And “Iss, sure!” was Trevna’s curt, complete endorsement.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

set up or found

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

immediately past

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

set afire or burning

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

engage in

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

possessive form of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

be seated

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

block consisting of a thick piece of something

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

a long narrow opening

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

past form of “squeeze” — to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And “Iss, sure!” was Trevna’s curt, complete endorsement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

up to a particular time

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading And “Iss, sure!” was Trevna’s curt, complete endorsement.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading “And iss it understood that I shoot him if I see him?” asked Trevna, to make sure of his ground and make his conscience easy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

at the time that

From this reading But when, at John Drillot’s suggestion, they had squeezed under the slab to have a look at what lay below, and had peered down the slit that Gard tried first, and had then lighted on the tunnel, and had found the gun and powder-flask jammed in a crevice--that put a different face on the matter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And, after prolonged discussion as to the proper method of procedure, especially in the matter of precedence, it was at last arranged that Evan Morgan should go first with his miner’s lamp, and that John Trevna should follow close behind, carrying the gun.

an affirmative

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading HOW TWO WENT IN AND THREE CAME OUT “It iss better to sit here two, three days till he comse out than to go in and get yourself killt, yes inteet!” was the burden of Evan Morgan’s answer to all their arguments for a speedy assault.