ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
Carey's
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From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
deafeningadjectiveUS /ˈdefənɪŋ/
loud enough to cause (temporary) hearing loss
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
divisible by two
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
at any time
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
start firing a weapon
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
cause to move by striking
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading WORTH'S LONELY NIGHT-WATCH.
marksmanshipnounUS /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
skill in shooting
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
NIGHT-WATCH
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From this reading WORTH'S LONELY NIGHT-WATCH.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure, neither they, nor even their boats, had been hit; but that might as easily be attributed to poor marksmanship as to good intention on the part of the Indians.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
volleysnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading None of them had ever been under fire before, and it was hard to realize that the deafening volleys that had roared at them from the cypress forest had not been fired with deadly intent.
well-concealed
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From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
which person or people
From this reading Of course, they did not doubt for an instant that those who had fired from that well-concealed ambush were Indians.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lieutenant Carey's remarks were received by his companions with considerable incredulity.
WORTH'SnounUS /wɜːrθs/
possessive form of “worth” — an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading WORTH'S LONELY NIGHT-WATCH.
