Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

(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 next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

a friendly nation

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

deprived of sight

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

of large size for its weight

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

the wood cut from a tree burl or outgrowth; often used decoratively in veneer

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

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From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

recovery or preservation from loss or danger

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

at any time

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

plural of “eyelid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

start firing a weapon

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

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From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

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

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

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

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

a particular point in time

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

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

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

above and across; more than

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading HOW BIG BLACK BURL FIGURED IN A QUANDARY.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

free from harm or evil

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

cut with a saw

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

thrown together in a disorderly fashion

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

suppress or crush completely

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

express in words

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

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

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

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

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading Sad, sad to tell, the night, the friendly night, like a slighted ally, was gone; and with it the golden chance for vengeance to the warrior, deliverance to the captive.

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

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

at the time that

From this reading With a huge start he had scrambled to his feet, and, blinded by the glare, was rushing out of his cabin, so he thought, to rescue Miss Jemima and Bushie from the flames, when his foot striking something soft and bulky, down with a tremendous squelch he fell to the ground.

fully awake

From this reading The next moment, now wide-awake, he saw that he had stumbled over his trusty sentinel Grumbo--when all the rest struck like a lightning flash upon his mind, fell like a thunderbolt upon his heart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A broad red glare, striking full upon his closed eyelids, and bringing with it the alarming thought that Fort Reynolds had been set on fire by an army of besieging Indians, roused Big Black Burl from the deepest, heaviest sleep he had ever known.