Chapter XI · Chapter 11

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

(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 Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

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

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

without deviation

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading The Escape.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

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From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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From this reading Oh, how he prayed that the fort might be taken!

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

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 He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Oh, how he prayed that the fort might be taken!

a particular point in time

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading Oh, how he prayed that the fort might be taken!

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading Oh, how he prayed that the fort might be taken!

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

plural of “story” — 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 He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

required or under orders

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Oh, how he prayed that the fort might be taken!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading The Escape.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

in the direction of

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

precisely as stated

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

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

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.

(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 He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

in or at the place that

From this reading The place where he was confined was in the lower part of the fort, directly in range of the shells from the iron-clads, and Frank expected to be struck by them every moment, for the pieces flew about him in all directions.

during the time that

From this reading He had often heard escaped prisoners relate sad stories of the treatment they had received while in the hands of the rebels; and, as he knew that they cherished an especial hatred toward gun-boatmen, he could not hope to fare very well.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank, as may be supposed, was not at all pleased with the prospect before him.