Chapter V

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

(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 Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

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

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

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

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

for the reason that

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

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

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading DOWN THE OHIO.

an opposing military force

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

at any time

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

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

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

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 In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

past form of “imperil” — pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

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 I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

the force of workers available

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading DOWN THE OHIO.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

on one occasion

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

and nothing more

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

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

From this reading DOWN THE OHIO.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

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

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

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

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now the matter had been brought home to me in such an innocent way, I began to realize all that this journey might mean.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

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

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

in or at the place that

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading I had not spent my life on the frontier without having heard of Major Clarke, and knew full well he would not turn his back because of danger; in fact, should he chance to lead his men into a place where their lives were imperiled, the major's first thought would be as to how he might get the best of the foe--not as to how he and his following could escape.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading In addition to this, only a single glance was needed to show that the work would be hot, once the force had come within striking distance of the enemy.

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

From this reading Paul's question as to whether we would ever come back caused me to be attacked by timorousness, the first sensation of the kind I had experienced since the venture was proposed.