Chapter XIII

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

a cherished desire

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

disposed to attack

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading There was no thought of independence in those days.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

start firing a weapon

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

many times at short intervals

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

yet to be or coming

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

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 DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

a small number or amount

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading There was no thought of independence in those days.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

not close together in time

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no thought of independence in those days.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

not in physical motion

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

lengthen or extend in duration or space

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no thought of independence in those days.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There was no thought of independence in those days.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading There was no thought of independence in those days.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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 DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

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

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

in or at the place that

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

which person or people

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He was a subject of the King of England, and as a subject willing to do his utmost to sustain British authority in America.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading His headquarters were at Winchester, where the fort was in a good state for defence, but he was frequently away from that place, directing minor operations against the Indians, who, urged by their French allies, were continually attacking isolated settlements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

a late time of life

From this reading DARK YEAR OF THE WAR At the time this story opens George Washington had been on the frontier for nearly two years, with what was little more than a handful of rangers and militia, doing his best to protect a section of country extending through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading At this time the future President of our country was still a young man, strong, resolute, and full of the fire of ambition.