Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

(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 A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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

From this reading DOUBT AND PERPLEXITY.

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

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

on or to one side

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

plural of “bloodhound” — a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

an occurrence of something

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading DOUBT AND PERPLEXITY.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

state of violent mental agitation

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

many times at short intervals

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

highest in quality

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

someone who hunts game

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

a single distinct event

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

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

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

absolutely essential

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

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

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

From this reading DOUBT AND PERPLEXITY.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

established beyond doubt

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

carry out

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

migratory

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

at the time that

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

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

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

which person or people

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading There were many retreats which had proven of the greatest benefit to other fugitives, but they were those that had been seized upon in the frenzy of flight, when the thirsting pursuers were as eager as those whom they were hunting, and the slightest incident was frequently sufficient to turn aside the human bloodhounds.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.

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From this reading The fugitives felt like congratulating themselves upon the acquisition of so valuable a man as the patriot Worrell.

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

From this reading But something had now become necessary, for there was the danger of a carefully managed hunt by the Indians themselves, in which case the whites would need to take advantage of every expedient possible.

a late time of life

From this reading A hunter like him, who had spent years in wandering through the woods, must be acquainted with all those places that were the most available as a means of concealment.