Chapter XIV

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

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From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

make certain of

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

exercising caution or showing care or attention

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading He crouched motionless in the embrasure, listening.

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From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through

From this reading He crouched motionless in the embrasure, listening.

a movement into or inward

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing was to silence the sentry, if sentry there was.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

the act of giving

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

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

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The first thing was to silence the sentry, if sentry there was.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading He crouched motionless in the embrasure, listening.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

engage in

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

a servile or fawning dependant

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

not in physical motion

From this reading He crouched motionless in the embrasure, listening.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

not prepared or vigilant

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

not any; not one

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

and nothing more

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

above and across; more than

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

by chance

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

having a hole cut through

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The first thing was to silence the sentry, if sentry there was.

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

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading The first thing was to silence the sentry, if sentry there was.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The first thing was to silence the sentry, if sentry there was.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing was to silence the sentry, if sentry there was.

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

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

not perceived or discerned

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

untroubled by interference or disturbance

From this reading It was quite clear, from the fact of having been undisturbed hitherto, that no careful look-out was kept; but Dennis did not forget Copstone's suggestion that a sentry might be napping behind the parapet, and it must be his first business to assure himself on this point before giving the signal for his companions to make the ascent.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

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

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

during the time that

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

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

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Taking of Fort Aguila During the morning, while the ladder was being made, Dennis had talked over with the sailors the plan of action he proposed to adopt should they succeed in entering the fort undetected.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading It had been pierced for only a short gun--a minion or falconet perhaps; and doubtless within three feet of him was a stone walk extending for the whole length of the wall.