Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

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From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

subject to appointment

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Lord Howe gained our hearts and confidence at once.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading But Lord Howe gained our hearts and confidence at once.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

command with authority

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading We put little faith in him.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading But Lord Howe gained our hearts and confidence at once.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading But Lord Howe gained our hearts and confidence at once.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

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

From this reading We put little faith in him.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

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

From this reading We put little faith in him.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

on one occasion

From this reading But Lord Howe gained our hearts and confidence at once.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But Lord Howe gained our hearts and confidence at once.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading We put little faith in him.

gather, as of natural products

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

the season of growth

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

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

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

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

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading It was well understood in the army that Lord Howe was sent over to furnish the brains and ability in this campaign, and was to direct the fighting, and that General Abercrombie was to reap the benefit.

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

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

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

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

which person or people

From this reading Abercrombie was the kind of English general to which we were accustomed,--a dull, heavy man, who owed his position to influence at court.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.

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

From this reading LORD HOWE AND HIS DEATH--THE LOYALTY OF JOHN STARK Early in the spring, Lord Loudon was recalled, and General Abercrombie was appointed in his stead, with young Lord Howe as second in command.