Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

plural of “admiral” — the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

(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 Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

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

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

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

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

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

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

exhale hard

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a document containing the terms of surrender

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

the act of closing something

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

involving the joint activity of two or more

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

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From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

a high place

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

of the present time and place

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

obsolete terms for legal insanity

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

most important element

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

march in a procession

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

not any; not one

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

on one occasion

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

on the contrary

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

only a very short time before

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

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

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

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

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

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

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

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

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

at the time that

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

which person or people

From this reading It was marvellous to them, who knew the full peril of their own position, that the French should be so blind.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Quebec was taken; it had surrendered without a blow when once the battle upon the heights above had ended in the overthrow of the French army.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Julian and Fritz exchanged glances of wonder when it was known beyond all doubt that the capitulation had been signed.

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

From this reading A concerted attack from the two armies of the immediate locality could scarcely have failed to drive them from their vantage ground back to their ships; and once there, the Admirals would have had no choice but to put to sea once more; for already the season was closing, and it would then have been madness to think of any further operations for that season.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet sadness rather than joy was the main feeling in the hearts of these comrades as they prepared themselves to be of the number to march into the city.