Chapter XXII

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

in addition

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

a person who is in charge

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

treated with dislike or contempt

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

the act of discovering something

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

an opposing military force

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

divisible by two

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

opinion or judgment

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

made afraid

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

a long fixed look

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

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

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

plural of “stronghold” — a strongly fortified defensive structure

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

required or under orders

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

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

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

a dense group of bushes or small trees

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They were thankful enough to be allowed to re-embark, a dozen at a time, in their one canoe and recross the river without molestation.

before a time limit expires

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

in the direction of

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Of this the soldiers knew nothing, nor did they stop to inquire why they were not pursued.

to a great degree

From this reading Late that afternoon General Clinch and his terrified army were in full retreat toward Fort Drane, with their eyes widely opened to the danger and difficulty of invading an enemy's country, even though that enemy was but a band of despised Indians.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They imagined the forest behind them to be swarming with Indians, and they trembled beneath the supposed gaze of hundreds of gleaming eyes with which their fancy filled every thicket.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG CHIEF MAKES A TIMELY DISCOVERY Without ammunition the warriors of Coacoochee could not be persuaded to remain on the field of battle, and the frightened soldiers had hardly reached the river bank before the Indians were also in full retreat toward their strongholds in the great swamp.