Chapter IX · Chapter 9

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

(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 FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

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

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

-ing form of “curse” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

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

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

cheerfully encouraging

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

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

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

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From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

incapable of being avoided or prevented

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

-ing form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

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

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

engage in

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

march in a procession

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

the force of workers available

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

not any; not one

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

the middle of the day

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

on one occasion

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

-ing form of “oversee” — watch and direct

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading He seemed everywhere at once, heartening the men, inspecting equipment, overseeing the preparations for defense.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

in the near future

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

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

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading But no one thought of retreat, our commander, I am sure, least of all.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

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

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

in the direction of

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Spiltdorph was selected to escort them to Virginia, and set off with them toward noon, together with twenty men, cursing the ill-luck which deprived him of the opportunity to make the remainder of the campaign with us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FRENCH SCORE FIRST We marched back to the camp at Great Meadows with our prisoners,--some twenty in all,--much elated at our success, but near dead with fatigue.

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

From this reading For that the French would march against us in force was well-nigh certain, once they learned of Jumonville's defeat, of which the Indians would soon inform them, and that we should be outnumbered three or four to one seemed inevitable.