used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
divisible by two
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
the organ of sight
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
Hapgood
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From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
and nothing more
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
leveledverbUS /ˈlevəld/
past form of “level” — aim at
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
MississippiannounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpiən/
from 345 million to 310 million years ago; increase of land areas; primitive ammonites; winged insects
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
a particular point in time
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
muskets
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From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
and nothing more
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
a person who is being chased
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
done under pressure
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
Somers
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From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hapgood raised his musket and fired, just as the implacable pursuer abandoned the chase, and turned his steps back to the rebel line.
undauntedadjectiveUS /ənˈdɔːntɪd/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RETURN TO THE CAMP The moment Somers was recognized, Hapgood and his party rushed forward, rightly judging, from the rapidity of his motions, that he was pursued.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He staggered for a few paces more, and fell just as a dozen other muskets were leveled at him.
at the time that
From this reading He was only a few paces behind the lieutenant when the latter was discovered.
which person or people
From this reading The sharp eye of the veteran sergeant was the first to perceive the ferocious Mississippian, who, undaunted by the appearance of the Union soldiers, continued the pursuit as long as there was even a gleam of hope that he could overtake his intended victim.
