Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

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

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

the act of gathering something together

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

an opposing military force

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

the most powerful members of a society

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

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

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

a town in southwest Oklahoma

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

the force of workers available

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

publicly displayed

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

experience anew

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

one who lives through affliction

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

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

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Captain Lawton suddenly exclaimed: "How's this! a blue coat among those scarlet gentry?

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

a group of soldiers

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

soldiers collectively

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading As I hope to live to see old Virginia, it is my masquerading friend of the 60th, the handsome Captain Wharton, escaping from two of my best men!"

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

United States novelist (1862-1937)

From this reading DUNWOODIE'S TRAP AND THE RECAPTURE OF CAPTAIN WHARTON.

at the time that

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.

in or at the place that

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

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

From this reading During this conversation, which was held at a small distance in advance of the British column, and in full view of the Americans, Dunwoodie had been collecting his scattered troops, securing his few prisoners, and retiring to the ground where he had been posted at the first appearance of his enemy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had not done speaking when the survivor of these heroes joined his troop, bringing with him his own horse and those of the Cow-Boys; he reported the death of his comrade, and the escape of his prisoner.