accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
Bertha
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From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
careersnounUS /kərˈɪrz/
plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
permission to do something
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
CorsicanounUS /ˈkɔːrsɪkə/
an island in the Mediterranean; with adjacent islets it constitutes a region of France
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
Cromillian's
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From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
set up or found
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
Glynne
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From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
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 Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
go away from a place
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
come together
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
by chance
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
predatoryadjectiveUS /ˈpredətɔːri/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
Renville
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From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
rifle-bullets
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From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
required or under orders
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading TREACHERY.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
Vinne
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From this reading Thomas Glynne and Jack De Vinne found life in the bandits’ camp very irksome.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Neither had forgotten the object of his visit to Corsica.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were not exposed to physical danger, for they were not called upon to accompany any of the bands which left camp on what they supposed to be predatory excursions.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each wished to continue the search for Bertha Renville and be the first one to meet her; but they knew they were closely watched, and that any attempt to leave camp without Cromillian’s consent would be resisted by force, and their careers cut short, perhaps, by rifle-bullets.
