Chapter II

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From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

later than; following

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

(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 So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

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

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

brought into existence

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

get or gather together

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

superlative of “jolly” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

and nothing more

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

the middle of winter

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

not any; not one

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

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

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

cut with a saw

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

in the near future

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

in or at that place or location

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

at the time that

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

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

From this reading AZEL BONIFACE was a Loyalist, which means that she was a hearty little champion of King George the Third of England, and this notwithstanding she lived in America, and was born there.

during the time that

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

which person or people

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It had happened to be on a crisp October morning of the year 1773 that Hazel's gray eyes first saw the light, and they no sooner saw the light than they saw a wonderful red coat, and just as soon as she was able to understand it, she learned that that red coat belonged to her papa, and that her papa belonged to King George's army.

a late time of life

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Now it chanced one midwinter afternoon, when Hazel was about six years old, that she came into the city--that is, into New York--on an errand with her father, and that she stood for a while watching a merry party of boys, who were having the jolliest sort of a time coasting down Powder House Hill, and skating on the clear, crystal ice of the Collect.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading So, after all, you see it was but natural that she should have been a little Loyalist from the start, and quite to have been expected that she should, grow more and more staunch with every year.