Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

completely unclothed

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

a small ball with a hole through the middle

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

lively and spirited

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

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

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

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

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

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

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

immediately past

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

a particular point in time

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

not any; not one

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

and nothing more

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

free from harm or evil

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

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

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

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

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

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

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

not perceived or discerned

From this reading As the minutes passed slowly away, at length we began to realize the fact that they might have succeeded in passing undetected through the midst of the slumbering Indians.

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

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

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

From this reading Each instant we were expecting to hear the crack of fire-arms, or the sound of a fierce struggle--not for life, but death.

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

From this reading The hour of suspense which followed their having left the camp, was terrible.

a Caucasian

From this reading A GOOD SHOT--THE WHITE HORSE--APPROACHING HELP--ONLY A FLEA-BITE--A SHOUT OF JOY--RAISING THE SIEGE--AN INDIAN PANIC--THE PURSUIT--RECOVERING MY SENSES--FOR THE LAST TIME--A BEAD AND NO POWDER--BARE FEET AND THE SHARP "SHALE"--HEROIC SELF-SACRIFICE--A RAPID AND DASHING RESCUE.

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every moment of it passed so slowly, that it appeared to be winged with lead.