Chapter XXV

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

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

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

from appearances alone

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

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

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

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 THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

being one more than seven

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

come together

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

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

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

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

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

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

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

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

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

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

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

set afire or burning

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

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 Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

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

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

the force of workers available

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

not any; not one

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

above and across; more than

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

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

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

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

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

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

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

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

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

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

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

precisely as stated

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

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

From this reading THE GRATITUDE OF TWO FAIR MAIDENS The mansion house of Colonel Belthorpe was quite near the road.

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

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

during the time that

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.

a Caucasian

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

which person or people

From this reading The four white men were not to be seen, but the eight boys who had been mounted stood near the house, apparently waiting for orders.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The force under his command must have arrived some time before, for several of the windows were lighted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though the encounter of the wagon party with the ruffians has required a considerable time for its recital, they had not been detained over half an hour, if as long as that; but no one took account of time in the exciting event of the night.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading The ladies were handed out of the wagon, and Deck perceived that Major Gadbury was very attentive to Miss Margie, while he waited upon Miss Kate, the younger, and, in his judgment, the prettier of the two daughters of the colonel.