Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

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

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

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From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH "Andy!

react verbally

From this reading But Andy Sabine did not answer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a youthful male person

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Andy Sabine did not answer.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

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

From this reading But Andy Sabine did not answer.

the totality of surrounding conditions

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH "Andy!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

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

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

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

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But Andy Sabine did not answer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Andy!" screamed Ralph Post.

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From this reading Andy!" screamed Ralph Post.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a public act of violence by an unruly mob

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

a river in eastern Texas that flows south into the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading But Andy Sabine did not answer.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading Andy!" screamed Ralph Post.

in constant agitation

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH "Andy!

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

possessing sweep

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

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

From this reading THE FIRST SKIRMISH "Andy!

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

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

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

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

unstable flow of a liquid or gas

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

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

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

which person or people

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

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

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading It was wonderful what a few hours time had wrought in the destinies and environment of the three loyal chums, who had not reached the city they had started out for, but instead had become involved in the first sanguinary conflict of the War of the Revolution at its most active, seething centre.

officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch

From this reading Amid a scene of wild riot and turbulence, wreathed with the actual smoke of battle, the centre of a struggling, battling crowd of yeoman and militia, the Concord boy was swept from view like one on the wings of a cyclone.