Chapter XIX

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

having companions or an escort

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

eagerly desirous

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

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

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

without a doubt

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

closed to traffic

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

past form of “dangle” — hang freely

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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 _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

the organ of sight

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

the head of a state government

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

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

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

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

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

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

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

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

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

plural of “mohawk” — a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

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

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

above and across; more than

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

plural of “proportion” — the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

in a rakish manner

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A crowd of anxious people blocked the streets in every direction.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading Rumor magnified the actual facts to the most exaggerated proportions.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

soldiers collectively

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading “Is it true that the invaders are close at hand?” asked the baker.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

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

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

which person or people

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading _A WOMAN’S LOYALTY._ ONE day scouts coming into the town informed the Military Governor, M. de Callière, that Peter Schuyler, with a strong force of English and Dutch troops, accompanied by Mohawks, Wolves and Mohegans, was marching on Ville Marie.

a fabric made from the hair of sheep

From this reading “But assuredly,” responded the grocer, who in his haste had forgotten to remove his blue woollen night-cap, the corner of which dangled rakishly over his left eye.