Chapter XIV

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

later than; following

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

the wood from bushes or small branches

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

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

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

not accessible to view

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

on one occasion

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

breathing heavily (as after exertion)

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

operate an airplane

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

plural of “silver” — a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

toward the south

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

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

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

not in physical motion

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading To the southward stretched the St. Lawrence, and to the north and east the River St. Charles.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

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

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Quebec stood at the extreme southeast point, hidden from view by a series of rocks and low hills, and partly protected by the city wall.

a message informing of danger

From this reading “This is surely a surprise to the French,” remarked Henry, as a distant cannon roared forth a warning.

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

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

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

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

at the time that

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

which person or people

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The plains were tolerably level, covered here and there with grass and brushwood.

possessive form of “wolfe” — United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading WOLFE’S VICTORY AND DEATH A SLIGHT shower of rain was falling when Henry and Silvers, still panting for breath, followed the grenadiers and Highlanders to the Plains of Abraham, so called after Abraham Martin, a Canadian pilot who had once owned a stretch of land in that locality.