Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

on foot; walking

From this reading Dick’s horse was in poor shape, so he joined afoot.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

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From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

someone who is a detective

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick’s horse was in poor shape, so he joined afoot.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

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

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

apart from; not including

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

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

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Dick’s horse was in poor shape, so he joined afoot.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Dick’s horse was in poor shape, so he joined afoot.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

the force of workers available

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Dick’s horse was in poor shape, so he joined afoot.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Dick’s horse was in poor shape, so he joined afoot.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

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

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

in the direction of

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

in an uneventful manner

From this reading The day passed uneventfully, except for the fears of the Gonzales people.

queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading Evidently General Houston was not so certain that the two Mexicans’ report was false, for he had sent off a dispatch to Colonel Fannin to destroy the fortifications at Goliad, to bring off the settlers, and to retire northeast to Victoria on the Guadalupe instead of marching toward Bejar.

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

From this reading As for Ernest, he and Dick enlisted in Robert Calder’s company, which was composed partly of men from along the Guadalupe.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.

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

From this reading The dispatch, it was thought, would reach Colonel Fannin within thirty hours at the most, and catch him before he had gone far.