Chapter XVI

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

later than; following

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

(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 There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

aroused or activated

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

for the reason that

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

divisible by two

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

create by hammering

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

(of a bird) having reached full development with fully grown adult plumage; ready to fly

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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From this reading The Weaver of Germantown lost no time on the journey.

the act of departing

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

act or move at high speed

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

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

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

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

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

temporary military shelter

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The Weaver of Germantown lost no time on the journey.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

go away from a place

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

in a literal sense

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

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

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

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From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

for more time

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The Weaver of Germantown lost no time on the journey.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

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

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

not any; not one

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Weaver of Germantown lost no time on the journey.

on one occasion

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

used when we are both doing the action and receiving it

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

cut with a saw

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

express in words

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

get by special effort

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

the display of a motion picture

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

the state of being asleep

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

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

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

a craftsman who weaves cloth

From this reading The Weaver of Germantown lost no time on the journey.

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

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

at the time that

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

in or at the place that

From this reading It was night when we arrived at Valley Forge, and his first care was to lead us to that hut where our comrades were sleeping, after which he took his leave, and we saw no more of him until the following morning.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He increased his pace as the moments wore on, showing that he was in haste to set about the plan which he had in mind, and there were moments when we lads were literally forced to run in order to hold our own with him.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading THE ATTACK And now because I am come so nearly to the time when I must cease setting down what we lads did--cease because we no longer hold ourselves as Minute Boys, but have become full-fledged soldiers in the American army,--it is necessary I hasten over events upon which I would dearly love to linger, for there is to me a world of satisfaction in going once more over those times when we put the lobster-backs to confusion, even though they outnumbered us three or four to one.

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

From this reading There is little need for me to say that young Chris and Sam were thoroughly astonished when we awakened them, for both believed we were lying at the Jolly Tar inn secure from all danger.