Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

moving forward

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

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

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

rid of obstructions

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

not accessible to view

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

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

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

plural of “embankment” — a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

an opposing military force

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

to come or go into

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

the state or fact of existing

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

set up or found

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

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

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

on one occasion

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

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

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Their artillery replied, but their shot struck our embankments; while ours flew into the midst of their ranks, creating confusion and dismay.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

up to a particular time

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

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

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

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

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

at the time that

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

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

From this reading Mounting our horses, we rode to the lines, near which we found Juan's troops.

during the time that

From this reading While our servants held the horses, we went into the nearest battery, from whence we could see the Spaniards advancing to the attack.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I hope we shall have an opportunity of making a sortie," exclaimed the dominie; "we will put the Spaniards to the right-about if we get the chance of taking them in flank."

in the company of; together with

From this reading By the way in which they came on, it was clear that they expected to enter an unwalled town; and our batteries were so concealed that the enemy did not discover their existence until close up to them, when we opened upon them with every gun at once.