Chapter XI

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

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

a quantity of money

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading CROWN POINT.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

an opposing military force

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

lacking conviction or boldness or courage

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

engage in

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

a particular point in time

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

information about recent and important events

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

not any; not one

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

not one, and not any

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading CROWN POINT.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

have in common

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

a source of difficulty

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

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

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

at the time that

From this reading Never since the moment when Corporal 'Lige had promised to make a soldier of him, had Isaac Rice been as happy as now.

which person or people

From this reading He had atoned for the mistake made when they first set out on the journey, although it was really none of his, and, in addition to having prevented the news of what had been done at Ticonderoga from being carried to Crown Point, had as prisoners three who could have made no slight amount of trouble for the colonists.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.

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

From this reading "Of course Nathan Beman has as big a share in this work as I, and it is his right; but I know it was not me who grew faint-hearted when we were in the power of the enemy, an' there's a deal of satisfaction in that thought."

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

From this reading Surely the old corporal would praise Nathan and himself, and he glowed with pride as he thought of the report he could make on his return to the fort.