Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

any specific behavior

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

later than; following

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

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From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

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

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

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

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

without doubt or question

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

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From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

the organ of sight

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

a boy or man

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

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

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

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From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

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

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

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

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

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

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

engage in

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

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

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

completely unclothed

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

not any; not one

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

on one occasion

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

a course of conduct

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

publicly displayed

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

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

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

crush together or collapse

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

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

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

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

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

in the direction of

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

not liable to error

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.

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

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

(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 "Well, I'm glad that poor fellow got off," exclaimed Denis, who had been watching him anxiously.

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

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

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

From this reading Hendricks stood observing the battle through his telescope, which he occasionally handed to Crawford and Denis.

which person or people

From this reading One path leading towards the river alone remained open, and towards it a few who had been posted in that direction were seen endeavouring to make their escape.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The scene enacted on the ground near the foot of the hill could be clearly observed with the naked eye, but through the glass alone could be distinguished what was taking place in the distance.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The greater number were pursued and overtaken; but one warrior, who had exhibited wonderful activity, kept those chasing him at bay, and hurling his assegais with unerring aim, brought one after the other to the ground; then once more resuming his flight, he gained the river, and, plunging in, was no more seen.