Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

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

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

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

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

the hard woody stems of bamboo plants; used in construction and crafts and fishing poles

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

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

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

the lower side of anything

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

terminate

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

at any time

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

in a widespread way

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

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

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

an opening into or through something

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

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

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

impose something unpleasant

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

on one occasion

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

above and across; more than

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

an unforeseen or unexpected or surprising difficulty

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

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

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

make square

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

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

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IN AND OUT OF A STRANGE PITFALL Major Morris and Ben had fallen into a pit dug by the Filipinos for the purpose of catching their enemies.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

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

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

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

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

the upper part of anything

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading If one or more persons stepped upon the top sticks, they would break at once, and the unfortunates would fall upon the sharp points below, which were certain to inflict more or less serious injury.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

the act of using

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

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

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

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

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

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

From this reading It was an old trick, and one which had been used quite extensively at the opening of the rebellion, but which was now falling into disuse, for the reason that few Americans were ever caught by the device.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the bottom of this hole would be planted upright a number of sharp bamboo sticks, and then the top would be covered over with slender bamboo sticks and loose grass or palm leaves.

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

From this reading The method was to dig a square hole in the centre of some trail or road which the Americans would probably use in their advance.