Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

any specific behavior

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

anew

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

cause to be bored

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

unvarying in nature

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

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

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

plural of “failure” — an act that fails

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

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From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

set up or found

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

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

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

in like or similar manner

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

extremely annoying or displeasing

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

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 OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

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

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

go at a rack

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

getting something back again

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At Montreal he found a number of his fellow-countrymen in the same plight as himself.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

in the near future

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

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

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

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

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

precisely as stated

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

the process of paying close and continuous attention

From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

(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 They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

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From this reading Now and again attempts were made, but they proved for the most part failures, the vigilance of the French and the incessant activity of the Indians rendering it wellnigh impossible to get safely away.

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

From this reading They were fairly well treated, but of course kept under constant surveillance, and allowed little liberty of movement, so that their life soon became very monotonous, and each one of them cherished his own hopes of escape.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

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

From this reading OUT OF CAPTIVITY INTO ACTION AGAIN It was many days before Seth recovered from what he had endured at the hands of the Indians, and some of his injuries left scars which he bore for the remainder of his life.

during the time that

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Of course Seth had no sooner recovered his strength than he likewise set his ingenuity to work upon the problem of regaining his freedom, but rack his brains as he might he could devise no scheme that seemed feasible, while the days grew into weeks, and the weeks into months of maddening monotony.