Chapter XIV

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

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

at or in the front

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

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

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

an opposing military force

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

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

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

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

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

in a heated manner

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

come together

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

the force of workers available

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

not any; not one

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading The plantation was a considerable distance below the city, and the officers attending the masque had, for the most part, come in carriages.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

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

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

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

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A little reflection told him the reason for this.

male cat

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

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

From this reading Tom had expected pursuit to be hotly made, but to his surprise there was no evidence of it.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading The road skirted the bay, and from across the quiet waters could be seen the lights of the British ships.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading HOW THE BRITISH LOST SOME PRISONERS DOWN the road, like the wind, raced the band of Marion’s men; Laura, under escort of Nat and David Collins, rode well ahead, as Tom knew that they would not meet any of the enemy in that direction.