Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

later than; following

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

how long something has existed

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

possessive form of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

one or the other of two

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

the male ruler of an empire

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

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

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

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

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

signifying nothing

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

and nothing more

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

plural of “kentuckian” — a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

plural of “lament” — a cry of sorrow and grief

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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 But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

for more time

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

great merriment

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

a particular point in time

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

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

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

expressing sorrow

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

not any; not one

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

in other respects or ways

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

above and across; more than

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

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From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

only a very short time before

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

an outward or token appearance or form that is deliberately misleading

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

in the near future

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

a state of acute pain

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

required or under orders

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

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

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

in an unpleasant way

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

up to a particular time

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

communicated in words

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

precisely as stated

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

in or at the place that

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

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

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

during the time that

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

which person or people

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The conflict, though sharp and hot, considering the insignificant number of combatants on either side, was of no very long duration, the whole time, from the appearance of the Kentuckians until the flight, scarce exceeding half an hour.

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

From this reading But if such was their sorrow while looking-upon their own dead, the sight of their lifeless foemen--of whom two, besides the negro Emperor, who had been tomahawked the moment after he fell, had been unhappily left lying on the field--soon changed it into a fiercer passion.

-ing form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading But the pursuit, which the victors immediately commenced, lasted a much longer space; and it was more than an hour,--an age of suspense and suffering to the soldier,--before the sound of whooping on the hill apprised him of their return.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading But this semblance of mirth and good humour lasted no longer than while the savages were riding from the hill-top to the battle-ground, which having reached, they sprang upon the ground, and running wildly about, uttered several cries of the most mournful character, laments, as Roland supposed, over the bodies of their fallen companions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading They brought with them, as trophies of success two horses, on each of which sat three or four different Indians, as many indeed as could get upon the animal's back, where they clung together, shouting, laughing, and otherwise diverting themselves, more like joyous schoolboys than stern warriors who had just fought and won a bloody, battle.