Chapter XI

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From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

a baby bed with sides and rockers

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

treated with disrespect and contempt

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They did so; and next visited the Old State House.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

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From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading They did so; and next visited the Old State House.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

for more time

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading They did so; and next visited the Old State House.

not any; not one

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

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

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

for the most part

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading They did so; and next visited the Old State House.

a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

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

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They did so; and next visited the Old State House.

the activity of making visits

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

in or at the place that

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

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

From this reading A few days were spent in Boston, principally in visiting places of historical interest,--Christ Church on Salem Street, where as the Captain told the children, Paul Revere's signal was hung out from the steeple, in the Revolutionary War, by Captain Pulling, a Boston merchant; and the Old South Church, about which they had already heard so much.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Now we will go to Faneuil Hall,--'the cradle of liberty.'"

in the company of; together with

From this reading "In 1775," the Captain said, as the little group stood gazing about it in deep interest, "the British soldiers desecrated this place by using it for cavalry drill, having first torn out the galleries and covered the floor with earth.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It is now no longer used as a church, but, as you see, is a historical museum.