Chapter X

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

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

(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 “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

plural of “contractor” — someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

at any time

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

provide as food

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

the act of departing

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

in a grim implacable manner

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

at an uneven rate

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

a person who carries a message

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

not any; not one

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

on one occasion

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

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From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

plural of “ravage” — (usually plural) a destructive action

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

people who have retreated

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

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

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

a texture without roughness; smooth to the touch

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

a state in east central United States

From this reading “The contractors must do better!” declared the haggard commander of the forces of Tennessee.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

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

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

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

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

up to a particular time

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.

precisely as stated

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

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

From this reading He knew that this was the time to strike; if he retreated the savages would at once conclude that it was a sign of fear on the part of the paleface, and so their ravages would have grown greater than ever.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “No matter what comes or goes, this force must hold its place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN INDIAN MESSENGER At Fort Strother things were going with little smoothness; in spite of all that General Jackson could do, supplies came very irregularly through the forests and across the mountains.

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

From this reading As things stood, almost any other commander would have fallen back until arrangements could be made to feed the army; but Jackson held on grimly.