aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
Blakely
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From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
CataractnounUS /ˈkætərækt/
an eye disease that involves the clouding or opacification of the natural lens of the eye
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
CONFEDERATESnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading INTERCEPTING THE MARCH OF THE CONFEDERATES.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
INTERCEPTINGverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading INTERCEPTING THE MARCH OF THE CONFEDERATES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
march in a procession
From this reading INTERCEPTING THE MARCH OF THE CONFEDERATES.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTERCEPTING THE MARCH OF THE CONFEDERATES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
others
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From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
Sutoto
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From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTERCEPTING THE MARCH OF THE CONFEDERATES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
accept gladly
From this reading He traveled most of the night, reaching the place in the afternoon, and was received by John and the others with the most effusive welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was evident that they were about to go to the Cataract.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE TREASURE Blakely started north with the picked warriors, and before evening came in sight of them, headed for the east.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sutoto begged to be permitted to go there and inform them of the danger of attack, and Blakely consented, and without waiting for the morning, was on his way.
