Chapter XIII

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

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

highly skilled

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

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

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

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

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

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

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

divisible by two

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

at any time

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

a quick look

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

with the head foremost

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

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

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

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

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

ten 10s

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

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

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

not in action or at work

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

any member of the warlike North American Indian peoples formerly living in New York State; the Iroquois League were allies of the British during the American Revolution

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

the force of workers available

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

not any; not one

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

come into possession of

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a course of conduct

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

approval to do something

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

only a very short time before

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

term of address for a man

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

not in physical motion

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

very bad

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

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

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

infer from incomplete evidence

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

a just detectable amount

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

past form of “trample” — tread or stomp heavily or roughly

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

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

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But never a glimpse of Sir John did we obtain.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

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

From this reading And though we could trace the Baronet's headlong flight for three days' journey, by his dead fires and stinking camp debris, and, plainer still, by the trampled path made by his men and horses and by the wheel-marks of at least one cannon, our orders, which were to stop the War Trail from Northern enemies, permitted no further pursuit.

at the time that

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

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

From this reading Which was scarcely strange, inasmuch as the scent was already stone cold when we first struck it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE DROWNED LANDS For two weeks my small patrol of six remained in the vicinity of the Sacandaga, scouting even as far as Stony Creek, Silver Lake, and West River, covering Maxon, too, and the Drowned Lands, but ever hovering about the Sacandaga, where the great Iroquois War Trail runs through the dusk of primeval woods.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet, given permission, I think I could have come up with him and his motley forces, though what my six scouts could have accomplished against nearly two hundred people is but idle surmise.