Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading We frequently talked and plotted about making our escape.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

a defendant in a criminal proceeding

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

(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 Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

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

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

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

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The food was of a poorer quality, and more scanty at that.

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From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

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

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The food was of a poorer quality, and more scanty at that.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

many times at short intervals

From this reading We frequently talked and plotted about making our escape.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

the act of departing

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

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

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

be suspended or hanging

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

someone who guards prisoners

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

for more time

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

engage in

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading We frequently talked and plotted about making our escape.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

not any; not one

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

with planning and intention

From this reading We frequently talked and plotted about making our escape.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading The food was of a poorer quality, and more scanty at that.

possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

continue talking

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading The food was of a poorer quality, and more scanty at that.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

past form of “recapture” — experience anew

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

determined

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the act of arranging in a graduated series

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading The food was of a poorer quality, and more scanty at that.

take hold of; grab

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

carry out

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading We frequently talked and plotted about making our escape.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

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

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

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

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

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

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the act of testing something

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

a source of difficulty

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading But as time rolled on, and the dreaded preparations for trial were not made, the imprisonment became daily more unendurable.

except if; if not

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

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

From this reading The food was of a poorer quality, and more scanty at that.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We frequently talked and plotted about making our escape.

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

From this reading All agreed, that if they should proceed to try us, we should make one desperate effort for life; for we had learned by sad experience, that they did not take the trouble of going to the formality of a trial unless they were fully resolved to hang the accused.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.

past form of “wrest” — obtain by seizing forcibly or violently, also metaphorically

From this reading Contemplated Escape--Startling Intelligence--Our Doom Pronounced from Richmond--Hesitate no Longer--Our Plan--All Ready--Supper--Farewell--Life or Death--Seize the Jailor--Guns Wrested from Guards--Alarm Given--Scaling the Wall--Guards Fire--Terrible Chase--Six Recaptured--Wood and Wilson Reach the Gulf--Dorsey's Narrative--Porter's Account--Boasting of the Guards--Barlow's Cruel Death.