Chapter III

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

later than; following

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

(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 The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

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

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

without deviation

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

psychological suffering

From this reading IN SORE DISTRESS.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

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

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

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From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

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

From this reading IN SORE DISTRESS.

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From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

in a literal sense

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

the force of workers available

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

above and across; more than

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading It was not necessary any one should explain to him how dangerous was his situation.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

hurting

From this reading IN SORE DISTRESS.

catch sight of

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

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

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

in the direction of

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

soldiers collectively

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

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

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

at the time that

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.

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

From this reading Seth was literally overwhelmed by the misfortune which had come upon him.

beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment

From this reading After Colonel Powers interposed to prevent the threatened whipping by the American soldiers, he believed his troubles were over, and that he might be made prisoner by the British was a possibility he never contemplated.

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

From this reading The lieutenant and his men had seen him escorted by a body of "rebel" troops in such a manner as to show they were friends, and then he had come directly toward the city, all of which would be sufficient to prove him a spy in these times, when an accusation was almost equivalent to a verdict of guilty.