aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
any thing at all
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
Artie
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From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
CONFEDERATEnounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
densestadjectiveUS /ˈdensəst/
superlative of “dense” — permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
foot-path
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
Fordick
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From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
the act of departing
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
the force of workers available
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
not in physical motion
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE CONFEDERATE SPY As previously agreed upon, the mounted infantry had secreted themselves about the mansion and along the foot-path leading across the brook bridge in the rear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
(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 The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It still rained incessantly, and the riders were glad enough to keep under the densest trees they could find.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Artie and Life took positions at the head of the company across the bridge, leaving Captain Fordick on the opposite side of the foot-path with half of the soldiers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In these positions nearly an hour went by without anything unusual turning up.
woodedadjectiveUS /ˈwʊdɪd/
covered with growing trees and bushes etc
From this reading The latter point was well wooded, and it was an easy matter for the thirty or forty men stationed at that point to keep out of sight.
