Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

later than; following

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

anew

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

a town in Louisiana on the Red River

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

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

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

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

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Conclusion.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

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

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

set up or found

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

prudent

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

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

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

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

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

and nothing more

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

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From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

in the near future

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

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

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

successive (without a break)

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

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

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

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

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

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

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

in the direction of

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

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

From this reading The next evening, as soon as it was dark, they again started out.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They traveled entirely by night, and, in a short time reached Alexandria, where they landed just above the village, and went ashore to reconnoiter.

in or at the place that

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To their disappointment they found that the place was filled with soldiers, and that a pontoon-bridge had been thrown across the river, and was guarded at both ends.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading For three days they held their course straight through the woods, and, finally, releasing their prisoner, they bent their steps toward Red River, where, after many delays, they succeeded in securing a canoe.