Chapter XIV · The Drawn Battle

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

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

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

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

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

From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

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

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

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

From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

United States neurologist noted for his study of the brain and pituitary gland and who identified Cushing's syndrome (1869-1939)

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

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From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

without deviation

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lying down in a thicket, he waited.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

divisible by two

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

set up or found

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

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From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

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

From this reading Lying down in a thicket, he waited.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Lying down in a thicket, he waited.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

and nothing more

From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

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

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

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

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His only question was as to how he could get there?

a dense growth of bushes

From this reading Lying down in a thicket, he waited.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Lying down in a thicket, he waited.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.

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

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

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

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

at the time that

From this reading Dan Cushing was not to be turned from his purpose even when he found that his friend had already entered the British lines.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To his delight he discovered that the sentinels were several rods apart, and each had been stationed on a ridge, with a small hollow, running directly up into the encampment, between them.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading He had not been seen by the guard, and, drawing back into the woods, he walked cautiously along to learn how far it might be to the next picket.