used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
move towards
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
Chadmund
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From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
DEVIL'SnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading IN DEVIL'S PASS.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
apart from; not including
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
made afraid
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
the act of departing
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
highest in quality
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
Hugg
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From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN DEVIL'S PASS.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
the force of workers available
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
Ned
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From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
not any; not one
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
others
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From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
go across or through
From this reading IN DEVIL'S PASS.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
precipitousadjectiveUS /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/
done with very great haste and without due deliberation
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sides of the pass as already shown, were high and precipitous, so that there was no possibility of escape except by going backward or forward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
look attentively
From this reading The lieutenant drew his men close together, and two of the most experienced scouts rode a short distance in advance of the others, glancing from side to side, and on the watch for the first signs of the approach of Indians.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading By this time Ned Chadmund was pretty well frightened.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Corporal Hugg had said enough to convince him that they were in the greatest danger of the whole journey.
