Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

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

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

of or characteristic of or occurring in autumn

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

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From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

French explorer who circumnavigated the globe accompanied by scientists (1729-1811)

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

the state of being certain

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

start firing a weapon

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

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

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

immediately past

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

a particular point in time

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

the next day

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

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

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

plural of “remedy” — act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

Identical; not different.

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

the act of searching for something

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

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

From this reading As he paced up and down the _Sutherland_, gazing at the deep blue autumnal sky overhead, to those who watched him his pale face seemed almost transfigured by the light and fire in his eyes.

soldiers collectively

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But in his own mind, we are told, the certainty that his end was near never for one moment forsook him.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

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

From this reading As night drew on, Admiral Saunders, stationed opposite Beauport, opened fire upon the French, under cover of which the troops were embarked.

which person or people

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.

United States writer who has written extensively on American culture (born in 1931)

From this reading Whether due to the excitement or to the remedies administered by his physician, Wolfe certainly for that day seemed to have taken a new lease of life.

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

From this reading ON THE PLAINS OF ABRAHAM The following day the English vessels and boats drifted up the river with the tide, within sight of the French sentinels, as if they were seeking a landing place; they had done this more or less for the last week, so Bougainville, who was encamped on the St. Charles, watched them without anxiety, satisfied that they would repeat the same manœuvre on the morrow.