something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
a youthful male person
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
BuddynounUS /ˈbʌdi/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
discernedverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrnd/
past form of “discern” — detect with the senses
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
destroyed or killed
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
Hatfield
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From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
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 IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
the force of workers available
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
Orlick
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From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
with speed
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
Identical; not different.
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
spokesnounUS /spoʊks/
plural of “spoke” — support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
make square
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was gravely essential that he decide quickly upon some action, for the boy realized fully that his life was in jeopardy every moment he lingered here in the midst of the enemy.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Buddy fell down flat on the ground and watched through the spokes of the wagon wheels.
at the time that
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he hoped vainly to catch sight of some of his own people, and appealed to his judgment to point out to him the direction Hatfield had taken, he suddenly discerned two men trotting down the middle of the road, running close together with rifles at ready position.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But here the boy was confronted with the problem of the route Orlick had led his pursuer, when the two had reached the square.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading IN THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY Buddy knew that Hatfield would be compelled to return southward by the same route he had gone.
