Chapter XII · Chapter 12

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

later than; following

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER FEATHER FOR BOB'S CAP.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

cause to be attached

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading ANOTHER FEATHER FOR BOB'S CAP.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading ANOTHER FEATHER FOR BOB'S CAP.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

a person who carries a message

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

the act of discovering something

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

From this reading ANOTHER FEATHER FOR BOB'S CAP.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ANOTHER FEATHER FOR BOB'S CAP.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

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

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

the force of workers available

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

above and across; more than

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

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

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

required or under orders

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

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

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

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

From this reading Bob and his men did not seem to attach much importance to this, but George did.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

precisely as stated

From this reading He looked the ground over very carefully, and reached conclusions that astonished himself.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

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

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The second diversion of which we have spoken occurred about an hour after Lieutenant Earle's courier left them.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.

belonging to which person

From this reading It was nothing more nor less than the discovery of the fact that the party of whom they were in pursuit had been joined by another warrior, whose pony's tracks came from the direction in which the lieutenant was supposed to be scouting.