Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A NIGHT COUNCIL.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

moving forward

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

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

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

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

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading A NIGHT COUNCIL.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

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From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

completed to perfection

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

an outlying farm

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

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

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

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

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

temporary military shelter

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

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

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

a single distinct event

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the force of workers available

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading A NIGHT COUNCIL.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

and nothing more

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

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

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

above and across; more than

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

a high-ranking university administrator

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

a person who represents others

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

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

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

up to a particular time

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading The two men sat in the doorway or walked slowly back and forth across the front of the hut, saying little.

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

From this reading The Captain was calling to mind every incident of their capture, and of the original trouble between La Grange and the hunting party.

in a weary manner

From this reading The night crept by, as had the day, wearily.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

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

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He went over the conversation with Major Provost at Quebec word by word, until he felt sure in his authority as the Governor's representative; although the written orders in the leather bag that hung from his neck were concerned only with his duties in preparing Fort Frontenac for the advancing column,--duties that he had not fulfilled.