Chapter X

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

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

(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 Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

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

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading Don asked suddenly.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

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

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading Don asked suddenly.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

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

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

the roof of a house

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

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

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

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

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

full of life and energy

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

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

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

the compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification; typically square or polygonal without flanking defenses

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

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

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

cut with a saw

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

a county in southwestern England on the Bristol Channel

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

the act of guiding or showing the way

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Don asked suddenly.

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

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

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

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

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

the upper part of anything

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

in the direction of

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

soldiers collectively

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

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

From this reading Close in toward the Charlestown shore they could see the men-of-war _Falcon_, _Lively_, _Somerset_ and _Symmetry_, and all were firing at the little redoubt on the hill beyond the town.

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

From this reading “Who’s that walking along the top of the fort there?”

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

From this reading “Whoever he is, he’d better keep down,” said Jud.

in the company of; together with

From this reading FROM A HOUSETOP The two boys and their patriotic friend, the saddle-maker, saw the barges loaded with red-clad soldiers steering for the point northeast of Charlestown and later saw the barges return for more troops.