used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
Artigny
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From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
Barbeau
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From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
cleaveverbUS /kliːv/
separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
divisible by two
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
opinion or judgment
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
a quick look
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
how
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From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
ten 10s
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
lungenounUS /lʌndʒ/
the act of moving forward suddenly
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
and nothing more
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
OutnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
a course of conduct
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
free from harm or evil
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
rucknounUS /rʌk/
a crowd especially of ordinary or undistinguished persons or things
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
only a very short time before
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
sortienounUS /ˈsɔːrti/
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Outnumbered, helpless for long in that narrow space, their only hope lay in a sortie by the garrison, and it was my part to give the alarm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Even as I sprang forward, a savage leaped from the ruck, but I escaped his hand, and raced up the dark trail, the one thought urging me on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
weirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
which person or people
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I saw De Artigny lunge with his knife, a huge savage reeling beneath the stroke, and Barbeau cleave passage to the rescue, the stock of his gun shattered as he struck fiercely at the red devils who blocked his path.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading God knows how I made it--to me 'tis but a memory of falls over unseen obstacles, of reckless running; yet the distance could have been scarce more than a hundred yards, before my eyes saw the darker shadow of the stockade outlined against the sky.
but in spite of that
From this reading WITHIN THE FORT I doubt if I paused a second, yet that was enough to give me glimpse of the weird scene.
