Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

close fighting during the culmination of a military attack

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

a group that defends a principle

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

anything that covers or conceals

From this reading He thought nothing of rain, or hat, or cloak, or boots.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

at any time

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

brought together in one place

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The puddles grew without his notice.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

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

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He thought nothing of rain, or hat, or cloak, or boots.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The puddles grew without his notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He thought nothing of rain, or hat, or cloak, or boots.

a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

a town in central Arizona

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

plural of “puddle” — a mixture of wet clay and sand that can be used to line a pond and that is impervious to water when dry

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought nothing of rain, or hat, or cloak, or boots.

having three corners

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

a pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

in a victorious manner

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

which person or people

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The puddles grew without his notice.

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

From this reading THE TRUMPET'S PEAL Major George Augustus Braithwaite, scholar of William and Mary College, man of refinement and experience, commissioned officer who had been in the assault at Ticonderoga, and who had stood victoriously with Wolfe on the Plains of Abraham, leaned upon a bastion at Fort Prescott and watched one of the wildest nights that he had ever seen.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore his three-cornered military hat, but the rain flowed steadily in a little stream from every corner.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading He was wrapped in an old military coat, badge of distinguished service, but the rain, too, ran steadily from every fringe of its hem and gathered in puddles about the military boots that enclosed his feet.