Chapter XII

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

later than; following

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

anew

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

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

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

past form of “camp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

to double the degree

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

one or the other of two

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

possessive form of “jackson” — English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

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 “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

the force of workers available

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

not any; not one

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

on one occasion

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

put a saddle on

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

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

From this reading A FIGHT--AND A REVOLT There was no pursuit by the Creeks, and after the first mile or so the doubly laden horses were permitted to slow down; and then the two Indians slid to the ground and ran easily at their sides, one hand upon the saddle.

at the time that

From this reading “Not many get away from the Creeks when they once fall into their hands.”

in or at the place that

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A half hour brought them in sight of the spot where Jackson’s men had camped for the night; passing the sentries, they were received by their friends with surprise and enthusiasm.

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

From this reading A little later the two boys rolled themselves in their blankets and went to sleep; they felt that as Jackson was so close to the Indians, the morning would see a battle.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Never expected to see either of you again,” said one of the scouts.