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 HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

confined by bonds

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

placed in a grave

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

plural of “cave” — a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

past form of “disarm” — remove offensive capability from

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

an opposing military force

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

set up or found

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

an event that causes someone to die

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

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

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

the force of workers available

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

absolutely essential

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

go across or through

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

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

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

cut with a saw

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

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

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When we had gone the rounds and made sure of all, we buried the two dead men, and took our prisoners into one of the caves under the carved stones.

the act of using

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

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

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

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

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

(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 HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

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

From this reading We found four of the sentries who could not return the password and were therefore enemies.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading These we disarmed and bound instead of killing them, for I could see that what I had done had pleased my friend but little, though he saw that in such a desperate venture as ours it was necessary to use desperate measures.

at the time that

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.

which person or people

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We now took the two soldiers who had been with the officer and visited all the posts.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading HOW WE TOOK THE CITY OF THE SUN Although Hartness was a much taller and broader man than the Spaniard, his long, loose overcoat fitted him well enough for the occasion, and when he had put on his shako, and wrapped his scarf about his neck so as to hide his fair beard, he was disguised enough to pass in the darkness for one of the enemy.