Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

later than; following

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

(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 "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

in addition

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

unproductive of success

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

third-person singular of “gain” — obtain

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading "Yes, mother," he replied.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

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

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

set afire

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

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

From this reading "Yes, mother," he replied.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

held or filled or in use

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

go across or through

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

a town in extreme northwest Florida

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Yes, mother," he replied.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

express in words

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees

From this reading "All that, and the revelations of Jean Lafitte concerning their attempt to engage him and his outlaws to help them in their contemplated attack upon New Orleans, kindled the hottest indignation in the minds of Jackson and the people of the Southwest.

plural of “spaniard” — a native or inhabitant of Spain

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

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

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

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

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading "Pensacola also, whither, as I have said, the British went after their fruitless attack upon Fort Bowyer--now Fort Morgan--then occupied by the Spaniards under Manrequez, and where they were publicly received as friends and allies.

which person or people

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "We will pass near enough to Forts Gaines and Morgan to get a view of them--the outside at least--will we not, Captain?" she asked, with a smile.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, mother," he replied.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading IT was Mrs. Travilla, or Grandma Elsie, as Lulu and Grace called her, who that afternoon started the captain upon the historical sketches so greatly enjoyed by the younger part of the company, to say nothing of the older ones.