Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

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From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

(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 The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

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

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

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

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

not accessible to view

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

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From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

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From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

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

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

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

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

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

From this reading The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

a message received and understood

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

engage in

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

past form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

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From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

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From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

move hurridly

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

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

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

up to a particular time

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

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

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

the upper part of anything

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The information which he had obtained from the doctor was exceedingly valuable; for it assured the fugitives in what direction the search for them had been pushed.

at the time that

From this reading The party proceeded through the fields for a short distance till they came to a cross-road, when they put their horses to the top of their speed.

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

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

during the time that

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The guide was familiar with all the roads in the vicinity.

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

From this reading Dr. Scoville believed that the prisoners were concealed in the vicinity of the city, and that at night they would attempt to make their way in the direction of City Point; and he assured Alick that they would certainly be caught before morning, for the country in that region was strongly picketed by cavalry.

but in spite of that

From this reading ANOTHER COMMISSION The horses which De Banyan and Somers rode were those taken from the stable of Captain Sheffield, which had not yet been removed from Dr. Scoville's stable; while that on which Alick was mounted was one of the best of his master's stock.