Chapter XXXVI

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

From this reading This matter, however, he kept for a time to himself.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

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From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

publicly announced

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This matter, however, he kept for a time to himself.

of great significance or value

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

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

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading This matter, however, he kept for a time to himself.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

the act of departing

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

march in a procession

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading This matter, however, he kept for a time to himself.

the force of workers available

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

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

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

above and across; more than

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

by chance

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

term of address for a man

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

in the near future

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

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

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

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

From this reading This matter, however, he kept for a time to himself.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This matter, however, he kept for a time to himself.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

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

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

covered or soaked with a liquid such as water

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

during the time that

From this reading In some things he consulted his staff before acting, while in others, perhaps equally important, he kept his own counsel.

spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading By November the war was over in Canada, and the declaration of peace heralded far and wide.

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

From this reading Moreover, it was whispered among officers and men at Penetang that Sir George would soon be leaving them, and that the wet earth, due to the fall rains, was the chief cause of his delay.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading He had, in fact, received orders to transfer himself and body-guard over land to Little York as soon as the road was favorable for the march.