Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

anew

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

expected hopefully

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

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From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

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From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

(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 He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

of short duration or distance

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

recognizable; marked

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

-ing form of “desert” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

complete or carry out

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

plural of “dominion” — dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

at any time

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

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From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

past form of “garrison” — station (troops) in a fort or garrison

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

the act of giving

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

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

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

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

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

in an honorable manner

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

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

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

cause to arise

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

go away from a place

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

come into possession of

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

on one occasion

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

and nothing more

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts; defiance of the law

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

owed as a debt

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

plural of “posse” — a temporary police force

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

the act of punishing

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

-ing form of “revisit” — visit again

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

get by special effort

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

that is looked for

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

by that means or because of that

From this reading Strange as it may appear for the present, it was Greaves’ object to induce Barry to desert, and thereby shut himself out from ever revisiting the British dominions again.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading On being persuaded, through a glance at a certain document placed in his hands, that Greaves was to be trusted, he at once decided as to the course that he himself ought to pursue, and the reader has already seen the result.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading Momentary as it was, however, it was sufficient to prevent Barry from getting his discharge; for the Colonel was then and there apprised that our hero sought to leave the army for the purpose only of joining the anticipated Fenian invasion, giving it the advantage of his military skill, and aiding it with his knowledge of the fortifications that the invaders might attempt to posses themselves of.

during the time that

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the morning that Greaves visited the Fort in Canada, garrisoned by Barry’s regiment, it will be remembered that he had a brief interview with the Colonel.

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

From this reading He felt that it would be better, too, that he should not be taken while in the act of deserting; as his punishment could be but light, owing to the circumstance, that he had endeavored, though in vain, to obtain his discharge honorably; so he determined to aid his escape from the Fort, and secure his outlawry beyond any possibility of mistake.