Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

anew

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

(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 When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

a field planted with corn

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

set up or found

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

not accessible to view

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

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

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

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

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

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

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

the force of workers available

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

used to form the superlative

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

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From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

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

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

a member of the Algonquian people formerly living along the Tennessee river

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

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

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

not in physical motion

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

in a swift manner

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

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

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

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

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

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

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

in the direction of

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

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

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

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

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

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

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.

at the time that

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

in or at the place that

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

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

From this reading When Peleg and Israel found they were near the road, on the opposite side of which stood the forest where the Indians had made their ambuscade, they peered cautiously in all directions, but were unable to see any of their enemies.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Peleg whispered: "The safest place for us is where the Indians were hidden.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE WHITE SHAWNEE AGAIN Again turning to his left, Peleg, still followed by his friend, ran swiftly toward the border of the cornfield.

which person or people

From this reading That another band of warriors had followed in pursuit of the men who had escaped from the first attack and from the fight in the cornfield was most likely, they concluded.

plural of “whoop” — a loud hooting cry of exultation or excitement

From this reading The cries and whoops in a measure had died away, and from what he could hear Peleg concluded that some of his friends had escaped from the field and were being pursued in their flight toward the fort.