Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

the act of admitting someone to enter

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

the position of chaplain

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

possessive form of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

an opposing military force

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

pleasantly occupied

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

a person who breeds and trains hawks and who follows the sport of falconry

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

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From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

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

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

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

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

a message received and understood

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

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

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

immediately past

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

the force of workers available

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

the time that has elapsed

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

-ing form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

new

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

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

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

to that

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

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

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

a group of soldiers

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

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

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

at the time that

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

during the time that

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

which person or people

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

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

From this reading The tutor himself had received promotion upon two sides: first, to the Presbyterian ministry, his admission thereto having occurred while he was with the rebel army near Morristown, New Jersey, the last previous Winter but one; second, to the chaplaincy of Winwood's troop.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

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

From this reading One piece of information interested Captain De Lancey: the recent attack upon Van Wrumb's Hessians, which it had been our purpose that night to revenge, was the work of Winwood's troop of horse.

a late time of life

From this reading _Philip's Adventures--Captain Falconer Comes to Town._ Upon the way back to our lines, we were entertained by Mr. Cornelius with an account of Philip's movements during the past three years.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Our curiosity upon hearing of Philip as a captain of independent cavalry, who had left us as a lieutenant of New York foot, was satisfied in the course of the pedagogue's narrative.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Sure the devil's in it," said I, when he had told me this, "if the rebels' praying men are as sanguinary as you showed yourself to-night--leaping out to pursue your beaten enemy, as you did."