used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
cartridgenounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒ/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
divisible by two
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
a quick look
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
the force of workers available
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
mimicnounUS /ˈmɪmɪk/
someone who mimics (especially an actor or actress)
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
Nat
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From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
and nothing more
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three weeks passed.
pipe-clayed
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From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
pouchesnounUS /ˈpaʊtʃəz/
plural of “pouch” — a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
shelteringverbUS /ˈʃeltərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shelter” — provide shelter for
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
spryadjectiveUS /spraɪ/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
carry out
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I did not think that these pipe-clayed soldiers could have been so spry," Nat said to James.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three weeks passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Three weeks passed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
at the time that
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sometimes they went out in two parties, with an officer and a scout to each, and their pouches filled with blank cartridge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading James kept his men steadily at work, and even the scouts allowed that they made great progress.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Each would do its best to surprise the other; and, when they met, a mimic fight would take place, the men sheltering behind trees, and firing only when they obtained a glimpse of an adversary.
