used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
avowedadjectiveUS /əˈvaʊd/
openly declared as such
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
carcassesnounUS /ˈkɑːrkəsɪz/
plural of “carcass” — the dead body of an animal especially one slaughtered and dressed for food
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
CharlestonnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
else
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From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the act of departing
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
go away from a place
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
mangledadjectiveUS /ˈmæŋɡəld/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
the force of workers available
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
not one, and not any
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
pinesnounUS /paɪnz/
plural of “pine” — a coniferous tree
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
on the contrary
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
rotnounUS /rɑːt/
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
SHEARverbUS /ʃɪr/
cut with shears
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
SHORNadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
in the near future
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
thereaboutsadverbUS /ˌðerəˈbaʊts/
near that time or date
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
TimothynounUS /ˈtɪməθi/
grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING OUT TO SHEAR, AND RETURNING SHORN.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
torynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
unfrequentedadjective
devoid of creatures
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
(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 Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
well-mounted
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From this reading Plenty of time was before them, for the troop was well-mounted and could get over the distance in a few hours; but there was danger of getting to the spot too soon.
at the time that
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
in or at the place that
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
WhignounUS /wɪɡ/
a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
whigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading By it, too, he could penetrate through the pines and station the whole force so as to surround his unsuspecting countrymen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about one o’clock in the afternoon, when fifty British soldiers, under the guidance of Timothy Turner, set out for the rendezvous of the Whig partisans, going with the avowed intention of “driving them like sheep before them into Charleston, or else leave their mangled carcasses to rot on the spot where they fell.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Well acquainted with the roads thereabouts, the tory determined to lead the men by a circuitous and rather unfrequented route, which, though it was some miles further, afforded this advantage--none of the whigs would thus see the body of horse, and consequently, could not give the alarm which should prevent the patriot muster from taking place.
