Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

later than; following

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

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

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

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

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

a steep high face of rock

From this reading THE CLIFF DROP.

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

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

let fall to the ground

From this reading THE CLIFF DROP.

opinion or judgment

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

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

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

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

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

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

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

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

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

relieve from

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

having skin of a specified kind

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

express in words

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

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

From this reading THE CLIFF DROP.

a special situation

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

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

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

male cat

From this reading Tom Dare and Tim returned somewhat slowly to the camp after the firing had ceased, and the Indians had retired from the attack.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

hard to endure

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

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

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Come along, we'll go report to the major, and see where we stand," said Tom.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

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

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's hard to see any man shot down before your eyes," said Tom, "but it's a good thing for you and I, Tim, that the trooper that heard Dick call us by name isn't here to tell the story."

the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to

From this reading "Sure, if he was, it's you and I, me bye, would now be chasin' the woods through trying to foind that brother of yours and his rid skinned frinds."