Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

the right to enter

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

(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 Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

the lower side of anything

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

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From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

one or the other of two

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

divisible by two

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

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

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

excessively quick

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

engage in

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

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

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

absolutely essential

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

and nothing more

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

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 The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

flowing profusely

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

the characteristic of doing things without delay

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

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

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

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

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

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

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.

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

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

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

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

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

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

United States novelist (1862-1937)

From this reading THE SKIRMISH AND ESCAPE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

in or at the place that

From this reading This brook was easily forded, and the only impediment it offered to the movements of the horse was in a place where its banks were more steep and difficult of access than common.

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

From this reading Major Dunwoodie had received from his scouts all the intelligence concerning the foe which was necessary to enable him to make his arrangements.

which person or people

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The videttes and patrols now came pouring in, each making in succession his hasty report to the commanding officer, who gave his orders coolly and with a promptitude that made obedience certain.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The bottom of the valley was an even plain, that fell with a slight inclination from the foot of the hills on either side to the level of a natural meadow that wound through the country on the banks of a small stream.