Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

later than; following

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

any thing at all

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

the formal act of approving

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

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From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

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 The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

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

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

join the military

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

divisible by two

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

every person

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

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

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

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

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

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

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

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

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

a former village on the James River in Virginia to the north of Norfolk; site of the first permanent English settlement in America in 1607

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

plural of “kentuckian” — a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

march in a procession

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

a group of people who work together

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

past form of “parole” — release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

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

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

being ten more than fifty

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

in the near future

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

carry out

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

up to a particular time

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

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

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

being of use or service

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

precisely as stated

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

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

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

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

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

which person or people

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "It is plain to everybody who knows anything about the movements of the army that there will be a battle within a week."

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NIGHT IN A JAIL AT JAMESTOWN Lieutenant Ripley returned from the conference with the riflemen, and reported that thirty of them were willing to enlist in such an organization as that proposed; the others were unable to reply until they had been home to their families.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The lieutenant was confident that he could raise the sixty proposed as a beginning within a reasonable time, and the colonel had a similar confidence in the patriotism of the loyal Kentuckians in that part of the State.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The men had finished their dinners, the prisoners had been paroled with the approval of Major Lyon, who was beginning to be in a hurry to march back to Jamestown as soon as the first company had rested from the hard work of the day; and there had been much more of it than could be indicated in the narrative of the principal events.

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

From this reading "I am sorry that we cannot take with us even a small company of those riflemen, for I think they would be very useful in the course of a few days," said Captain Gordon, after the major had given the order to form the column for the march.