Chapter XV · Chapter 15

willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

in addition

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

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

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

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From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

the act of constructing something

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

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From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

well in the past; former

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

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From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

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

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

having a heading or course in a certain direction

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

to a considerable degree

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

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From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

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

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

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

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

a message received and understood

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

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From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

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

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

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

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

the environmental condition

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

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

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

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

From this reading This much information concerning his sister's present surroundings Donald Hester gained at Fort Schlosser, from which place the flotilla had departed six days before his own arrival.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

familiar with many parts of the world

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

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

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

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

From this reading The other boat, which generally headed the fleet, was of lighter and more graceful construction than the others, and was reserved for the commander of the expedition.

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

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

which person or people

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading In it also travelled the two ladies, who were thus undertaking an adventurous journey into the far western wilderness.

in the company of; together with

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.

any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines

From this reading QUICKEYE AND THE "ZEBRA" The flotilla under command of Lieutenant Cuyler consisted of twenty bateaux, nineteen of which were heavily laden with recruits and supplies of ammunition, provisions, and goods for Fort Detroit.