Chapter XIV

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

anew

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

(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From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

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

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT CAUGHNAWAGA.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

-ing form of “bound” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

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From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

with self-possession (especially in times of stress)

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

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From this reading AT CAUGHNAWAGA.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

carefully weighed

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

divisible by two

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

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

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

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

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

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

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

the batting turn of a cricket player or team

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

a game invented by American Indians; now played by two teams who use long-handled rackets to catch and carry and throw the ball toward the opponents' goal

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

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From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

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From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

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

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

a special situation

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

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

From this reading The interest felt in the second game was greater than that in the first.

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

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

in or at the place that

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

which person or people

From this reading The second game ended like the first, to the general surprise, and again Brautford's success was largely due to the clever stripling, who, bounding about the field as nimbly as the ball itself, was always where he was most wanted, and calmly did the best thing to do at the time.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Every one with money to stake was on the _qui vive_; the chances were considered even now, whereas in the first innings, every one believed in Caughnawaga, and odds had to be given to tempt the few down-hearted Upper Canadians to back Brautford.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading The lacrosse match proceeded all the same, though M. Rouget had withdrawn the patronage of his presence.