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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
accompanied
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
again
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
agreed
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
any
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
arrangement
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
avoid
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
Belton
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
Bragg
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
came
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
Captain
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
convey
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
day
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
duel
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
dueling-ground
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
even
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
expressed
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
fight
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
fire
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
forbore
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
Greek
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
ground
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
gun
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
halted
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
hot
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
informed
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
inquired
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From this reading "Why so?" inquired Toney.
inquiry
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
interrupted
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
Just
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
kindly
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
loaded
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
make
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
Mr
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
night
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
observation
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
occasion
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
old
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
peep
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
principal
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
readiness
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
reiterated
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
relation
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
repaired
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
said
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
satisfaction
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
second
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
Seddon
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
selected
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
sight
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
spot
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From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
suddenly
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
suggested
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
terms
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just before the peep of day Captain Bragg, accompanied by his second, repaired to the spot selected for the duel.
Tom
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
tone
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
Toney
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
undertaken
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
used
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
vexation
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From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
warrior
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
water
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
weapon
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From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
weapons
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
Why
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From this reading "Why so?" inquired Toney.
Wiggins
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From this reading Toney had informed his principal of the terms agreed upon by Wiggins and himself, and the old warrior forbore to make any inquiry in relation to the weapons to be used on the occasion; Tom Seddon having kindly undertaken to convey them to the ground during the night, so as to avoid observation.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As they came in sight of the dueling-ground, Bragg suddenly halted and said, in a tone of vexation,-- "Mr. Belton, we will be interrupted."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bragg expressed his satisfaction with the arrangement, and reiterated his readiness to fight with any weapon, even with a gun loaded with Greek fire, or with hot water, as Seddon again suggested.
