Chapter XIII

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

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

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

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

the state of being absent

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

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

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

a boy or man

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

destroyed or killed

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

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

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

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

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

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

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

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

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

a form of address for a man

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

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

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

-ing form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

return to an original state

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

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

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

a pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

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

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

walk (through relatively shallow water)

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading SHADES OF THE GREEN MOUNTAIN BOYS During the boys’ absence, a doctor from Ticonderoga had visited Walter Lee, and pronounced his injuries comparatively slight, predicting a quick recovery.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading That night as they sat around the camp-fire the conversation turned upon the history of the old Fort Ticonderoga and its capture by the patriot, Ethan Allen, in the early days of the War of Independence.

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

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the bird had flown, as he informed Mr. Wade on his way back.

which person or people

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A sheriff had come out with him, secured the best description he could of the robber, and, satisfied who the fellow was, had gone in search of him.

of very poor quality or condition

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Harry was not altogether sorry to hear this, for he had not been able to get the wretched young man’s mother out of his thoughts.