accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
any thing at all
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
move towards
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
for the reason that
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
Belthorpe's
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
not accessible to view
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
divisible by two
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
Gordon
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
KentuckiannounUS /ˌkenˈtʌkiən/
a native or resident of Kentucky
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
KNOXnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
the force of workers available
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
a human being
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
picketsnounUS /ˈpɪkəts/
plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
(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 When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
which person or people
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
