Chapter XXXV

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

(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 A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

a state at a particular time

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

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

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

travel across or pass over

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

without deviation

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

and nothing more

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

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

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

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From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

and nothing more

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

a small lake

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

the possibility of future success

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

plural of “rapid” — a part of a river where the current is very fast

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

precisely, exactly

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

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

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were only six recruits present, though a dozen had before been enlisted.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

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

From this reading The right of the line was formed in ranks, all they could see of the assailants, for they had just begun to cross the river.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.

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

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

at the time that

From this reading A BATTLE IN PROSPECT ON THE CREEK So far as the overseer and the boys had been able to observe the crowd on Rapids Bridge, they were in much better condition for an assault than when they came before.

in or at the place that

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

which person or people

From this reading Levi drove directly to the fort, where Major Lyon was telling those who had not gone with him the result of the visit to the pond.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were armed with muskets, or something that looked like such weapons.