Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

given as a task

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

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

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

any thing at all

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

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

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

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

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

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From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

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

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

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From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

in an effectual manner

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

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

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

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

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

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

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

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 But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

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

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

by good fortune

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

not any; not one

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

the state of being in effect or being operative

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

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 But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

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From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

cut with a saw

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

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

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

carry out

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

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

From this reading But they had studied the ground for days and knew every inch of it, so that each individual had his allotted post, and needed no orders to go there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Luckily for the prisoners, however, Poundmaker had not time to put into operation the elaborate plans he had contemplated.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

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

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

at the time that

From this reading THE BATTLE OF CUT-KNIFE When the Indians discovered that bright May morning that a British column had unexpectedly moved right up to their position, there was a scene approaching confusion for a few minutes.

in or at the place that

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

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

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.

a Caucasian

From this reading Moreover, the chief saw, to his no little consternation, that, as Child-of-Light had said, the soldiers of the White Queen were in numbers beyond anything he had expected.

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

From this reading He therefore hurried the prisoners up a narrow terrace to a high headland from which it would be impossible to escape, and where a couple of Indians could effectually take charge of them.