Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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 Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

apart from; not including

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading OFF FOR THE FLEET.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OFF FOR THE FLEET.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

highest in quality

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

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

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

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

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

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

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

carefree and happy and lighthearted

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

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

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

the force of workers available

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

information about recent and important events

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

not any; not one

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE FLEET.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

radiating or as if radiating light

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

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

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

in the near future

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading OFF FOR THE FLEET.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

at the time that

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

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

From this reading But on this particular evening they had no news of any sort, except that which shone from their radiant faces.

which person or people

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marcy thought he had good reason to feel light-hearted, for was he not getting the better of the secret enemies of whom he and his mother had stood so much in fear?

in the company of; together with

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Mrs. Gray was always uneasy when the boys were out of her sight, and that was not to be wondered at, for they so often brought her bad news when they came back.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.

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

From this reading Julius would carry no more reports to Hanson; Hanson himself would soon disappear from their sight; Captain Beardsley would be compelled to stop blockade running; and Colonel Shelby and his friends would have to act with the greatest caution in order to escape the vengeance of the Union men who held secret meetings somewhere in the woods.