Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

moving forward

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

later than; following

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

at or in or to any place

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

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

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

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

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

speaking of yourself in superlatives

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

used of riotously drunken merrymaking

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

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 SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

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

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

signifying nothing

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

the force of workers available

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

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

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

a particular point in time

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

in motion

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

absolutely essential

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

not any; not one

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

on one occasion

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

above and across; more than

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

doubt or uncertainty as to whether something is the case

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

in the direction of

From this reading We were then not over a mile and a half from the encampment, and I was surprised that no effort was made toward advancing in silence.

a group of soldiers

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

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From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading As usual General Marion and Captain Horry rode in advance at a sharp trot, and the remainder of the troop followed close behind them.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading After acquainting the general with what we had learned, Gabriel, Archie, and I fell back in the rear to join the Minute Boys, and a moment later the word to advance was given.

the words that are spoken

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

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

From this reading SETH HASTINGS ONCE MORE If I were given to boasting I might set down many words describing what we said and did before moving upon Colonel Tyne’s camp, but it was such an insignificant affair that I would be ashamed to give any space to it, but for the fact that it is necessary to explain how we were able to equip the force completely and with the best of goods.

but in spite of that

From this reading From having seen the men carousing in their tents with never a sentinel stationed anywhere around, and the officers befuddling their brains with liquor, we knew beyond a peradventure there could be no desperate fight, yet we were not prepared for that which followed.