Chapter VII

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

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

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

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

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

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

very lively and profitable

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

make calm or still

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading THE WIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

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

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

an earthen rampart

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

divisible by two

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

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

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

secured with bastions or fortifications

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

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

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

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From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

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From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

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

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

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From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

comparative of “loud” — characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

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From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

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From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

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

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

third-person singular of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

in the near future

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

in the near future

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.

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

From this reading THE WIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

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

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

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From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

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

From this reading It was a fine, clear morning, promising a hot day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

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

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

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

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

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

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

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

From this reading The firing from the river ceased, but the calm which followed was so like that which precedes a storm, that Dick was not even startled at the louder booming that soon arose, from a hill-battery in Boston as well as from the war-vessels in the river.

during the time that

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading THE WIND OF CIRCUMSTANCE.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Dick and MacAlister were presently relieved, whereupon they rested at their rifles, while others went on working at the platforms.

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading Looking across the earthwork, Dick could see people on the housetops and hills of Boston and the near-by country, attracted by the sound of the _Lively's_ firing and by the news that the Yankees had fortified the hill.