Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

agreement with a statement or proposal to do something

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

an erect penis

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

ten 10s

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

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

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

immediately past

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

a member of the Iroquoian people formerly living along the Mohawk River in New York State

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

a particular point in time

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

on one occasion

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

being six more than sixty

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

at some indefinite or unstated time

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

express in words

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

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

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

at the time that

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

in or at the place that

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

which person or people

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It cost the British and Colonial Government two hundred and sixty-six thousand four hundred dollars and was a strong post of resistance to attack from the French in Canada, with whom, as you all know, I think, the colonists were often at war, on their own account or that of the mother country, and a powerful protection to the Indian trade.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "I will if the others wish to hear it," he replied, and a general eager assent being given he at once began the story.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THERE was a moment of silence broken by Lulu with an eager exclamation.

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

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

From this reading "Fort Schuyler," he said, "at first called Fort Stanwix, in honor of the general of that name, who directed the work of its erection, stood at the head of boat navigation on the Mohawk, where the village of Rome now is.

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

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, papa, don't you remember that when we were at Saratoga last summer you promised that sometime you would tell us about the fighting in the Revolution near and at Fort Schuyler? and won't you please do so now?"