Chapter XX

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

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

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

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

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

move towards

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

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

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

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From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

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From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

(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 The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

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From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

close interaction

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

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From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

not prudent or wise

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

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

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

make sense of; assign a meaning to

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

the force of workers available

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

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

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

not any; not one

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

and nothing more

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

plural of “planter” — the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

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From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

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

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

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

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

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

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

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

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The people on this plantation were doubtless better informed and more intelligent than upon most of the estates in this portion of the South, for they had always been treated with what other planters regarded as imprudent indulgence.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They knew that Colonel Cosgrove, Colonel Belthorpe, and Squire Truman had taken an active part in the meeting, and they could understand for what purpose they had come to Riverlawn so late in the night.

at the time that

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

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

From this reading THE APPROACH OF THE RUFFIAN FORCES If the negroes asked no questions, most of them were intelligent enough to interpret the preparations which had been made at Fort Bedford.

which person or people

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading These men had listened to the tumult in the building and in the road, and through the open window near the boat had come to their ears the demand of Titus Lyon when admitted, and the reply of the meeting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The six boatmen who had remained half the night in the rear of the schoolhouse had had time enough to do some talking among the hands, though they had come in contact only with those who had been at work on the fort.