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accomplish
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
accordance
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
anothernounUS /ˈanother/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
any
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
appear
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
approach
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From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
aware
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
Belthorpe's
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
CaptainnounUS /ˈcaptain/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
chose
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
colonel's
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
company
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
concealed
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
contrived
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
dark
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
darkness
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
day
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
Deck
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
deeds
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
east
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
end
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
enemy
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
engaged
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
enterprise
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
evennounUS /even/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
evil
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
form
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
Gordon
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
happened
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
hearnounUS /hear/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
herenounUS /here/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
indicated
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From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
intended
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
keep
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
Kentuckian
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
KNOX
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
Lieutenant
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
LIFEnounUS /life/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
Lyon
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
mansion
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
men
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From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
MOUNTAIN
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
mounted
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From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
nature
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
nearly
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
neitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He could neither see nor hear anything that indicated the approach of mounted men.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
occurred
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From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
officer
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
operations
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
orders
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
out
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
perfectly
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
person
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
pickets
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
platoon
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
posted
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
present
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
reached
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
ROAD
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
see
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
sent
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
sight
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
tall
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was nearly dark, and Knox thought it was time for the enemy to appear, if they intended to accomplish anything that day; but it occurred to the Kentuckian that they "chose darkness because their deeds were evil."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
toldnounUS /told/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
understood
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
valley
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
vicinity
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
way
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From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
well
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From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading LIFE KNOX ON THE MOUNTAIN ROAD Life Knox contrived in one way or another to keep his tall form out of sight of any person who happened to be in the vicinity of his operations.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he reached the east end of the valley, behind the colonel's mansion, he was aware that Captain Gordon, with Lieutenant Belthorpe's platoon of the company, was posted here; but they were so well concealed, in accordance with the orders, that he could not see them, or even the pickets sent out by the officer.
work
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From this reading Deck Lyon had told him the nature of the present enterprise, so that he understood perfectly the work in which he was engaged.
