used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD STROKE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
from appearances alone
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
for the reason that
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD STROKE.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
one or the other of two
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
a long fixed look
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
Isaac's
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From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
JasonnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
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 Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
engage in
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
nappingadjectiveUS /ˈnæpɪŋ/
not prepared or vigilant
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
Nathan
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From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
others
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From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
overpowerverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
overcome by superior force
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
cut with a saw
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
in the near future
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading A BOLD STROKE.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
two times
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this, however, he soon came to understand that he was mistaken.
look attentively
From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
Wentworth
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From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
Wentworth's
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From this reading Twice had Isaac changed his position in order to make certain the man was keeping close watch upon them when his attention was apparently directed elsewhere, and each time he saw Master Wentworth's musket raised that it might be ready in case a bullet was needed to check the flight of his captives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
at the time that
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Had either of the others been left on guard it is possible something might have been done; but Jason Wentworth was not a man to be caught napping, and while he seemingly directed his gaze out over the waters, at the slightest movement of either of the prisoners he was on the alert against an attempt at escape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Isaac's heart beat hard and fast when he and Nathan were thus left with but a single man to guard them, for he believed the time had come when they might succeed in turning the tables, because surely it would be easier to overpower one than three.
