Chapter XIII

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

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

in addition

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

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

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

possessive form of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

plural of “discharge” — the sudden giving off of energy

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

a long narrow excavation in the earth

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

plural of “flood” — the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

understanding with difficulty

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

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

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

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

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

and nothing more

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

a particular point in time

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

not any; not one

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

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

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

the season of growth

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

not in physical motion

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading The men before him already had raised their guns, and at any moment he expected to hear their report.

male cat

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

in the direction of

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

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 Just at present there was no water in it, and Tom instantly threw himself upon the ground, and, still grasping his gun, rolled toward the place.

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

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

at the time that

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

in or at the place that

From this reading When he had glanced behind him he had seen that the men there were also prepared to shoot, and he was in a position where he was likely to receive the discharges of both sides.

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

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WITH THE REDCOATS THE fear in Tom Coward's heart, when he discovered that he was between the lines of the soldiers, made him almost desperate.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Along by the side of the road was a deep ditch, which had been worn by the spring floods.