Chapter IX

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

(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 All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

a strong flame that burns brightly

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

the two together, not just one

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

having a hard nonresonant metallic sound

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

of or pertaining to or typical of Europe

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

possessive form of “dayton” — a city in southwest Ohio; manufacturing center

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

move gently or carefully

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

enclose with a fence

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

streaming or flapping or spreading wide as if in a current of air

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

easily agitated

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

any of various important officials in ancient Rome

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

in the recent past

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

cut with a saw

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

term of address for a man

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

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

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance

From this reading An officer of the Palatine Regiment carrying a torch came up to Joe Scott, where our little company stood at ease along the hedge fence.

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

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

soldiers collectively

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

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

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

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

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What troops are these, sir?" he inquired, indicating us with a nervous gesture.

in or at the place that

From this reading Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.

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

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading All gates and doors stood wide open, and officers in Continental uniform and in the uniform of the Palatine Regiment, were passing in and out with a great clanking of swords and spurs.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STOLE AWAY Johnson Hall was a blaze of light with candles in every window, and great lanterns flaring from both stone forts which flanked the Hall, and along the new palisades which Sir John had built recently for his defense.

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 Everywhere companies of regular infantry from Colonel Dayton's regiment of the New York Line were making camp, and I saw their baggage waggons drive up from the town below and go into park to the east of the Hall, where cattle were lying in the new grass.