Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

(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 Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

in addition

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

ruined by overcooking

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

inflected form of “char” — burn to charcoal

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

travel across or pass over

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

spoiled or ruined or demolished

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

set up or found

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

a large number or amount

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

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

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

the act of departing

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

the smallest of the Great Lakes

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

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From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

above and across; more than

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

covered with growing plants

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

transport commercially

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

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

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

having a supporting base

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

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

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

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

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

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

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

too sacred to be uttered

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

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

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The scene was one of unutterable loneliness and desolation, and it must be confessed that something like a shiver went over Dave as he gazed upon it.

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

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

at the time that

From this reading A STORM ON LAKE ONTARIO When the soldiers under General Prideaux reached Oswego they found the fort in ruins.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "This shows what war will do," he said, to a comrade standing near.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.

made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood

From this reading On every side were heaps of ashes and charred logs, some overgrown with weeds, and in the midst of these stood a huge wooden cross, erected by Piquet, the French priest, and on a tall pole hung the tattered arms of France.

a late time of life

From this reading Three years before the French and Indians under Montcalm had won a victory there and before leaving had burnt up and otherwise destroyed every building, large and small, and also every ship in the harbor, and had taken away all the guns and ammunition and a large part of the possessions of the settlers in that vicinity.