Chapter XXXVIII

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

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Campbell determined, in consequence, to hasten to this quarter.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

battle in the American Revolution; Americans under Daniel Morgan defeated the British

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Campbell determined, in consequence, to hasten to this quarter.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

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From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

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From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

act or move at high speed

From this reading Campbell determined, in consequence, to hasten to this quarter.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

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 WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

march in a procession

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

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From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

plural of “mountaineer” — someone who climbs mountains

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

and nothing more

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

a fervent and even militant proponent of something

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Campbell determined, in consequence, to hasten to this quarter.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

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 These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

coming after or following

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading Campbell determined, in consequence, to hasten to this quarter.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

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

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

up to a particular time

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

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From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

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

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

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

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories

From this reading THE WHIGS CONTINUE THEIR MARCH.--MILDRED IS LEFT BEHIND.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading The army of mountaineers halted at Gilbert-town only until a vidette from Williams brought tidings of Ferguson's late movements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The present position of Mildred, notwithstanding the kind sympathy with which every one regarded her, was one that wrought severely upon her feelings.

but in spite of that

From this reading These reached Campbell early in the day succeeding his arrival at the village, and apprised him that Williams followed on the footsteps of the British partisan, and would expect to unite his force with that of the allied volunteers at the Cowpens--(a field not yet distinguished in story)--whither he expected to arrive on the following day.