Chapter IX · Tim and Fritz

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

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

later than; following

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

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

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

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

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the act of burning something

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

take in liquids

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

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

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the act of departing

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

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

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

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

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

most important element

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

engage in

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

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

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

spread across or over

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

the act of stealing valuable things from a place

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

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

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

in the near future

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

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

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

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

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

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

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Tim and Fritz settled down and made themselves as comfortable as possible, and waited patiently for the coming of darkness.

at the time that

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

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

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The two had brought some food with him, and when evening came, they ate a bite, after which they took turns going down and getting a drink at a little creek at the foot of the ridge.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.

the words that are spoken

From this reading They could hear the spoken words of the soldiers now, and heard them talking of going to a patriot settlement, of plundering it and burning the houses.

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

From this reading They trusted that the redcoats would make some kind of move by that time, and they hoped and believed that the move would be in the direction of the main encampment of the British.

plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading As soon as dusk overspread the scene, they stole down closer to the encampment, and took up their station behind trees within fifty yards of the redcoats.