a'most
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From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
a-waiting
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From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
Braddock
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From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
a quad with a square body
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
Esmond
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From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
ExcellencynounUS /ˈekˈslensi/
a title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by “Your” or “His” or “Her”
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
the state of being honored
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
informantnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
a person who supplies information
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
the literary culture
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
Major-Generalnoun
a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
attach to a support
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
and nothing more
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
Reg'lars
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From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
Vernon
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From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading The Captain had put on his old militia uniform to do honour to the occasion, and informed the boys that the "Colonel was walking up and down the garden a-waiting for 'em, and that the Reg'lars was a'most sober, too, by this time."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One was to his mother, at Mount Vernon; one to his brother; one was addressed M.C. only; and one to his Excellency, Major-General Braddock.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
which person or people
From this reading It was the landlord of the tavern who communicated these facts to the young men.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Meanwhile, Mr. Washington had written five letters in his large resolute hand, and sealed them with his seal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And one, young gentlemen, is for your mother, Madame Esmond," said the boys' informant.
