Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

(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 But this was not all.

in addition

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

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

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

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

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this was not all.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

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From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

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

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

and nothing more

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

most important element

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

the force of workers available

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this was not all.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

a unit strength of a radioactive source equal to one million disintegrations per second

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A raft had been mentioned, also some cases of ammunition, and something had been spoken of that sounded as if it might have been meant for a field-piece.

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

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

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

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But this was not all.

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

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

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

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

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

From this reading But this was not all.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading This looked as if the three Confederates intended to transfer some army property as well as themselves to a safer locality for men and goods.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Evidently they had belonged to the troops just defeated, and they were now on their way to escape to the south of Rutherford Creek, as the main body on the retreat had gone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A TRIP ON A RAFT The talk of the three Confederates had filled the young major with interest.