Chapter VI

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

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

any thing at all

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

exhale hard

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

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From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

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

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

divisible by two

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

transport from one place to another

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the act of giving

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

depressingly dark

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

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From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

ten 10s

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

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

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

immediately past

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

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

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

possessive form of “nelson” — English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

not any; not one

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

and nothing more

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

be against; express opposition to

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

inflected form of “overrun” — invade in great numbers

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

To recall to mind.

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

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

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

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

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

express in speech

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

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

From this reading THE PRISONERS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was true that we might strike a blow at Nelson's Ferry, but let the reader remember that ours was probably the only armed force, true to the colonies, then in the Carolinas; let him remember that the Britishers overran our land, even as did the locusts of old, and how might four hundred men or less oppose all the soldiers the king could send against us?

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

at the time that

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.

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

From this reading It was to me as if we were playing the last acts in that drama which should have had a glorious ending--as if we were assisting at the death of the Cause, and I believe that nine out of every ten men in the brigade had some such thought as myself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I know not how it may have been with my companions; but as for myself, I was in no mood to speak even with my uncle, so thickly did the sad and gloomy thoughts flow through my mind.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Giving no heed to those around us, we continued on when the command was halted, much as if we had not heard the orders, and without anything in the way of leave-taking.