used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING SURPRISE.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
an opposing military force
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
firearmnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrm/
a portable gun
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
ten 10s
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
the sound of laughing
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
not any; not one
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
scout'snounUS /skaʊts/
possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
move hurridly
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING SURPRISE.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A STARTLING SURPRISE.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
TumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Death is a dead certainty with us now, Tumult,” said Town.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
in or at the place that
From this reading The enemy were above them, where they could avail themselves of the force of the current, and no sooner did they hear the old scout’s reply, than they began bearing down toward them at a rapid speed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading As the voice of Sherwood rolled across the water in his demand for the surrender of Old Tumult and Town., the old scout burst into a roar of laughter that fairly shook the tree in which he was perched; then, in a tone peculiar to his powerful lungs, he requested the renegade to go to--that very warm region prepared for the wicked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
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 Our friends could see that the enemy were armed with rifles, but, as they did not fire upon them, they knew the distance was too great for the range of a common firearm, they--the enemy--being over two hundred yards above them.
