Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

highly skilled

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

anew

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

for the reason that

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

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

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

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

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

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

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

mark as different

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

promote over another

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

set up or found

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

involving risk or danger

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

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

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

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

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

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

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

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

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

not any; not one

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

on one occasion

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

in other respects or ways

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

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

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

hard to endure

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

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

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

at the time that

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

in or at the place that

From this reading The night was not particularly dark, and we who were watching from the undergrowth knew exactly where to look for him, but yet there were many times when I failed utterly to distinguish his form, although, as I have already said, there was nothing in the way of vegetation to screen his movements.

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

during the time that

From this reading True it is we had previously visited the fort, and that while many of the enemy's sentinels were on the alert; but because a task has once been done is no proof that it may be accomplished a second time.

which person or people

From this reading I question if there could have been found in the entire Mohawk Valley a man who would have performed the task better than did Sergeant Corney.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

the words that are spoken

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."

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

From this reading In the Fort Everything was in our favor on this night, otherwise Sergeant Corney's attempt would not have been the simple matter which it appears as set down by me.

but in spite of that

From this reading In fact, it is by trying a hazardous venture again and again that it becomes yet more dangerous, or, in other words, "The pitcher that goes often to the well will one day return broken."