Chapter VI

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

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

later than; following

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

high status importance owing to marked superiority

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

an opposing military force

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

without fear

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

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From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

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

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

darkened with overcast

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

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From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

flowing profusely

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

the act of mobilizing for a common purpose

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

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From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

cause to flee

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

not in physical motion

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

in the direction of

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

soldiers collectively

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

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

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

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

From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN MEETS AN OLD ENEMY Wheeling his horse, Washington spurred on toward the rear to avert the consequences of Lee's disaster and check the rout, and the effect of his personal presence on the demoralized troops was speedy and gratifying.

during the time that

From this reading While the British grenadiers were pouring their deadly volleys into the still broken ranks of the Americans, Washington rode fearlessly to and fro in the face of the leaden storm, issuing order after order.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Colonel Oswald, with two pieces of artillery, took a position on an eminence, and by a well-directed fire from his battery, checked the pursuing enemy.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within ten minutes the retreat was suspended, the fugitives were rallying, and order and discipline were visible in the midst of the confusion.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Stewart and Ramsey supported him, having formed their troops under cover of a wood.