Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

plural of “arab” — a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

a person who is in charge

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

without stop or interruption

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

start firing a weapon

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

a church congregation guided by a pastor

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

moving swiftly

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

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

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

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

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

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

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

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

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

immediately past

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

possessive form of “leader” — a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

not any; not one

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

at breakneck speed

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

plural of “rebel” — “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 MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

free from harm or evil

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

except for; apart from

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

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

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

not in physical motion

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

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

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

before a time limit expires

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

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

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading George and his companions took in the situation at a glance, the uniform of the new-comers told its tale--the British soldiers had come to their rescue.

up to a particular time

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

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

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

during the time that

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

which person or people

From this reading Those who still remained in possession of their horses, scattered and galloped away in every direction, while those on foot threw down their arms and ran for their lives, pursued by the skirmishers who came galloping across the sandy plains.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He saw the sturdy horses of the honest English soldiers overtake one by one the flying Arabs, until at last the whole of that murderous band was in the hands of his friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Helmar had no time to realize what this timely succour meant to him, and, for the present, he watched with interest the panic-stricken retreating rabble.

the words that are spoken

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading MEETING OF FRIENDS AND CAPTURE OF ARDEN The murderous fire continued, and the rebels, urged by their leader's words, turned like a flock of sheep worried by the herder's dog and fled precipitately; not one of that cowardly band waited to help their fallen chief, not one of them had any thought other than to save his own skin.