Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

not being in a specified place

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

anew

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

equally

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

(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 I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

react verbally

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

large but transportable armament

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

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

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

only a very short time before

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

a long trough for feeding cattle

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

not characterized by emotion

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

an opposing military force

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

divisible by two

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

opinion or judgment

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

create by hammering

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

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

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

set up or found

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

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

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

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

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

in a hoarse or husky voice

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

temporary military shelter

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

exactly alike; incapable of being perceived as different

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

on one occasion

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

characterized by active hostility

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

on the contrary

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

To recall to mind.

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

incapable of or resistant to bending

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

term of address for a man

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

American Revolutionary leader (born in Prussia) who trained the troops under George Washington (1730-1794)

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

not in physical motion

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading Suddenly he halted, and challenged hoarsely, flinging forward his gun.

a state of acute pain

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

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

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

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

From this reading There was an indistinguishable answer, and, as I straightened up, the figure of a man blotted out the doorway.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

at the time that

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

in or at the place that

From this reading It must have been midnight when I crept into a bunk, and, even then, found sleep absent, my eyes gazing out through the open door to where the embers of the fire glowed red, and a sentinel paced back and forth in regular monotony.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I remember Maxwell joined us, together with Knox of the artillery, each man with a different theory of campaign, but alike agreeing that, in spite of all we had endured during those months of suffering and privation at Valley Forge, the time to strike once again was near at hand, although our numbers were barely half that of the enemy.

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

From this reading Several of us had remained rather late that evening about the cheerful fire in front of my hut,--for the nights were still chilly, although it was May, and the dreadful winter passed,--discussing the improved condition of our troops, the rigid discipline of Baron de Steuben, and speculating on what would probably be attempted now that Sir Henry Clinton had succeeded to the command of the forces opposing us.