Here says.More than a thousand of Narragansetts perished, many burned on the spot.
2007-03-24 09:21:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
On the spot. Like immediately.
Just where they were standing.
Horrible story!!!
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2007-03-24 09:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by saehli 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'on the spot'
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a. without delay; at once; instantly.
b. at the very place in question.
c. in a difficult or embarrassing position.
d. in a position of being expected to act or to respond in some way.
....'many burned on the spot'. (without delay, instantly, at the very place in question.)
2007-03-24 16:39:22 · answer #2 · answered by Catie I 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many burned on the spot, means they were burned there, at that time.
Hope that helps,
Simon H
2007-03-24 16:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by Simon H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- on the spot
1 : at once : IMMEDIATELY
2 : at the place of action
3 a : in a responsible or accountable position b : in a difficult or trying situation
2007-03-24 16:38:45 · answer #4 · answered by carly071 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it means 'at that place'.
2007-03-24 16:26:24 · answer #5 · answered by rdenig_male 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋