Chapter XI

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

From this reading A Good Night's Work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

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

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

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

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

set up or found

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading A Good Night's Work.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

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

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

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

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

a message received and understood

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

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

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A Good Night's Work.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

inflected form of “patrol” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

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

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

only a very short time before

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

in the near future

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

believed likely

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading For several days they patrolled the river near the suspected point, but nothing unusual was seen; neither could any intelligence of the contemplated move be obtained from the people on shore.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.

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

From this reading He was scarcely allowed time to become settled down in his new quarters, before he was given an opportunity to establish his reputation among his messmates.

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

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

at the time that

From this reading Frank's past history soon became known to every one on board the Trenton, for several of the crew had acquaintances on board of the Ticonderoga, and when they were allowed liberty, had taken pains to inquire into the character of their new officer.

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

From this reading A Good Night's Work.

a river that rises in west central Mississippi and flows southwest to empty into the Mississippi River above Vicksburg

From this reading Information was received that the rebels were intending to cross a large body of cavalry about twenty miles above the Yazoo River, and the Trenton was ordered up the Mississippi to prevent it, if possible.