Chapter IX

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

later than; following

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

(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 Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

for the reason that

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

confined by bonds

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

past form of “douse” — put out, as of a candle or a light

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

opinion or judgment

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading “A miracle!” he said.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

a major road for any form of motor transport

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

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

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

surrounded entirely or almost entirely by land

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

any amazing or wonderful occurrence

From this reading “A miracle!” he said.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

and nothing more

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

above and across; more than

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

plural of “redskin” — (slang) offensive term for Native Americans

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

move upward

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “A miracle!” he said.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

transport commercially

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

term of address for a man

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

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

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Crawford, helped by two of his men, doused the icy water over face and head, cleared his eyes and rose, and gripped the hands of his friends.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

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

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.

in or at the place that

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

which person or people

From this reading IT IS ONLY BY CROOKED LANES THAT ONE GAINS THE HIGHWAY On the shore of that landlocked harbour at the mouth of the Danish river, where after another snow or two was to rise the palisaded front of Fort Churchill, was now being enacted a curious scene before the astonished and startled eyes of the assembled redskins, who had held their places only from a sense of dignity--and because they had nowhither to run.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The others lay as they had fallen, from the savage attack of those men who came bursting from the trees--Frontin and Sir Phelim Burke, with those who followed them.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Lying bound at the water’s edge were six men--all that remained from the company of the wrecked ship in the shallows.