Chapter XXV

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

matters of personal concern

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

later than; following

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

anew

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

(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 VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

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

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

push one's way

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

the two together, not just one

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

official routes of communication

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

-ing form of “cherish” — be fond of; be attached to

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

(of information) make known; pass on

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

any strong feeling

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

full of events or incidents

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

plural of “flutter” — the act of moving back and forth

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the part in the front or nearest the viewer

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

fasten with a hook

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

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

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

go away from a place

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

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

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

engage in

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

established beyond doubt

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

an educational institution

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

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

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

in the near future

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the light of the stars

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

not in physical motion

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

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

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

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

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

arousing affect

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

hard to endure

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

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From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

precisely as stated

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

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From this reading The Van Vleets had asked Aunt Frances to make her home with them indefinitely, and though still faintly cherishing the hope that she might have her own home back again some day, she had accepted their invitation, and opened a little school among the farmers' children in the neighborhood.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

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

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

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

From this reading Starlight was one of her most promising pupils, and so his visits to Kings Bridge were of necessity less frequent than they used to be.

at the time that

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

which person or people

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But after that day, affairs settled down into much quieter channels than they had known for some time--that is, at any rate as far as the people with whom we have most to do are concerned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading VACUATION DAY, with all its excitement, was soon followed by that day well nigh as eventful, when on the Fourth of December General Washington took final leave of his officers “in the great historic room” at Fraunces Tavern, a leavetaking that proved a very touching and trying ordeal both for him and for them.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Starlight and Flutters, who had contrived to be in the forefront of the crowd that looked on, could have told you how plainly strong emotion was betrayed on the brave General's face, as he passed out from the tavern, and down to the barge that was waiting to convey him to Paulus Hook on his way to Congress.