Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

without seeing or looking

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

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

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

lacking funds

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

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

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

divisible by two

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

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

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

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

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

engage in

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

not any; not one

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading A CLOSE SHAVE.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

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

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

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

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

a special situation

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

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

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.

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

From this reading It was the one thing necessary for them to do, even though they could not hope to keep secret the fact of their encampment here on the North Foreland.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

at the time that

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

during the time that

From this reading From what we heard while held as prisoners so many weeks previous, my comrade and I knew that a movement was contemplated before the ice broke up.

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

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Whoever was in command of the troops must have known beyond a peradventure that the Americans living on the opposite shore of the lake had certain knowledge regarding the gathering of soldiers at this point, for the camp was already established on that winter’s afternoon when Alec and I ran blindly into the hands of the redcoats.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I needed no evidence to convince me that the Britishers would make every effort to capture us.