Chapter IV

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

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

forsake, leave behind

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

(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 The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

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

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

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

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

move towards

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

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

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

very lively and profitable

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

-ing form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

causing dejection

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

to say again or imitate

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

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

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

immediately past

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

darkened by clouds

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE NIGHT RIDE.

happening every night

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

plural of “revel” — unrestrained merrymaking

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE NIGHT RIDE.

only a very short time before

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

the state of being free from danger or injury

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

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

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading THE NIGHT RIDE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The night had turned out dark and drear, and the lowering clouds denoted the approach of a storm.

not necessary

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

a message informing of danger

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

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

From this reading The last echo of the booming gun had scarcely died away, warning the inmates of the fort that it was time for all unnecessary lights to be extinguished, and for all nightly revels to cease.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The shrill cry of the sentinel’s “All’s well” had passed from mouth to mouth, denoting the security of the hour, and the non-apprehension of an attack.

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

From this reading The lights in the different quarters were gradually extinguished, showing a reluctance of the occupants to abandon their evening amusements.