Chapter XXIX · The Dream and the Terror!

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

the right to enter

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

later than; following

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

extremely painful

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

(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 Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

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

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

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From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

rid of obstructions

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

divisible by two

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

at any time

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Explanation is hardly needed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

set up or found

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

the act of departing

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

subject to guidance or control especially after launching

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

only a very short time before

From this reading Explanation is hardly needed.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Explanation is hardly needed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

and nothing more

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

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

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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 Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

be amazed at

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

the force of workers available

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

an old word for “no”

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Explanation is hardly needed.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

past form of “outflank” — go around the flank of (an opposing army)

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading It was evident, however, that a great battle was going on down beneath on the prairie.

with speed

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

confined on all sides

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

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

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

push forcefully

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

in the direction of

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

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

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

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

From this reading More quickly than they had entered, back they sprang towards the parapet, and on gazing after them, our heroes found that the hill-sides were clear.

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

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

a Caucasian

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

which person or people

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.

plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

From this reading Far more acute in hearing are these children of the wilds than any white man who ever lived, and now, just as hope was beginning to die out of even Roland’s heart, a sudden movement on the part of the savages who had gained admittance caused him to marvel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rodrigo’s men, guided by Benee, had outflanked--nay, even surrounded--the foe, and with well-aimed volleys had thrust them back and back towards the river, into which, with wild agonizing shouts, all that was left of Kaloomah’s army was driven.