Chapter VIII

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

later than; following

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

the cognitive process that leads to convictions

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

take in solid food

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

divisible by two

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

a person who operates a farm

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

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

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

engage in

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

absolutely essential

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

not any; not one

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

the middle of the day

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

extremely

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

without much difficulty

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

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

From this reading TICONDEROGA.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

soldiers collectively

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

up to a particular time

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We can have dinner after Ticonderoga has been taken, but until then there must be no thought of rest.

(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 not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

at the time that

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading It was not necessary Farmer Beman should urge Corporal 'Lige to make haste in this matter which had been intrusted to him, for the old soldier understood full well how necessary it was that means of transportation for the troops should be at hand when the men arrived, and had good reason to believe that such task as was assigned him could not be readily performed.

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

From this reading Although as I understand, detachments are to be sent to Skenesborough and Panton, it is not positive they can get boats from there to this point in time, and we must act as if believing the matter of transportation depended wholly upon ourselves."

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said:

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

From this reading He even showed himself more eager in the work than the farmer, for when the latter would have delayed in order to eat the noonday meal, the old man positively refused as he said: