Chapter VI · In the Hands of Fate

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

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

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

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

at another time

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

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

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

-ing form of “avenge” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

see with attention

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

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From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

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From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

a town in northern France that is noted for its Gothic Cathedral

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

a flock of coots

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

lighted by or as if by twilight

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

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

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

escape, either physically or mentally

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

divisible by two

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

at any time

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

moving swiftly

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

the act of departing

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

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

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

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

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

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

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

a long loud emotional utterance

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

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

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

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

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

archaic terms for army

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

-ing form of “near” — move towards

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

not any; not one

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

above and across; more than

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

in a noticeable manner

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

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

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

a rate that is rapid

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

considered individually

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

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From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

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From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

moving very fast

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

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

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

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

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

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From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

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

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

plural of “tramp” — a vagrant

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

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

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

at the time that

From this reading Had they been as fresh as their pursuers were, they might hope to elude the red hands; but the respective tramps from Fort Chartres and Cahokia had fatigued them, and, even when flying for life, they felt the terrible lack of strength.

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

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading The Indians, consisting of representatives from each of the avenging nations, had reached the top of the bank in less time than we could record the movement, and gained perceptibly upon the flying whites from the first.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The trio kept close together, and ever and anon glanced backward to behold their dusky foes nearing them with a rapidity which betokened swift doom.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Still the wood stretched before them, and no covert, no natural stronghold in which they might attempt a defense presented itself; and no succoring volley burst upon their ears.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “They’re going to catch us!” said Bob Somerville, the young scout, glancing over his shoulder at the howling legion.