Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

from appearances alone

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

travel up

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

disposed to attack

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

in a serious manner

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

with excitement; in an excited manner

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

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

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

and nothing more

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

superlative of “light” — of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

not any; not one

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

United States biochemist (born in England) honored for his discovery that some genes contain introns (born in 1943)

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

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

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

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

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

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

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

having a supporting base

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading "Hope we shan't fall into some trap, sir," said Roberts earnestly.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

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

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If we are to be attacked it will be in front; of that I am convinced, though probably the attacking will be on our part, for sooner or later we shall find a rough hill-fort, strongly held."

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

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

in or at the place that

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "There they go!" cried Bracy excitedly, as the active lads selected as scouts began to ascend the track in the lightest order; and their progress was watched with the keenest anxiety as they rose more and more into the full view of the regiment, apparently meeting with no obstacles to their progress, and showing the track to be followed by the waiting party below.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Just then the Colonel rode back to where the young officers were standing.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "This track is so narrow, Roberts," he said, "that your company will be ample to protect the rear; so I shall trust entirely to you.