Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

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

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

for the reason that

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

at any time

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

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

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

of the present time and place

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

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From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

immediately past

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading SAM'S LECTURE.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

not any; not one

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

past form of “overrule” — rule against

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

a human being

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SAM'S LECTURE.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

and nothing more

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

not in physical motion

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading The idea was abandoned, therefore, and the fort party marched away in the darkness of a cloudy night, towards Fort Glass.

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

From this reading The people of the fort made no search for Sam and his companions; not because they cared nothing for them, but simply because they believed them certainly dead.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

in the direction of

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

not necessary

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

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

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke, himself, had seen Sam start with little Judie towards the fort, before the dog charge was made, and as neither the boys nor Judie had ever reached the gates, he had no doubt whatever that his three children were slain, as was Mrs. Phillips, the only other person who had failed to get inside the stockade.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Mr. Hardwicke wished to go out in search of their bodies, but was overruled by his companions, who, knowing that the savages were still in the immediate vicinity, thought it simply a reckless and unnecessary risk, to go hunting for the bodies of their friends hundreds of yards away, and immediately in front of the place at which the Indians were last seen.