Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

noisy like the sound of a bee

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

a small house with a single story

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

rural regions

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

season with a mixture of spices; typical of Indian cooking

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

take in liquids

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

your parents

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

plural of “jug” — a large bottle with a narrow mouth

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

(of persons) befitting a warrior

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

above and across; more than

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

plural of “peasant” — a country person

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

inflected form of “plod” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

an adherent of Protestantism

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

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From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

socially incorrect in behavior

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

characteristic of rural life

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

doomed to extinction

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The skirmish had reduced our numbers, but it had done much to turn our rabble of peasants into a real military force.

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

edge of a way or road or path

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

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

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The stay-at-homes were mostly elderly folks and children, but here and there a young labourer, whom hesitation or duties had kept back, was so carried away by our martial appearance, and by the visible trophies of our victory, that he snatched up a weapon and joined our ranks.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

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

From this reading The purple shadows of evening had fallen over the countryside, and the sun had sunk behind the distant Quantock and Brendon Hills, as our rude column of rustic infantry plodded through Curry Rivell, Wrantage, and Henlade.

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

From this reading At every wayside cottage and red-tiled farmhouse the people swarmed out us we passed, with jugs full of milk or beer, shaking hands with our yokels, and pressing food and drink upon them.

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

From this reading In the little villages old and young came buzzing to greet us, and cheered long and loud for King Monmouth and the Protestant cause.