Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

matters of personal concern

From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

a town in Louisiana on the Red River

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

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

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

for the reason that

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

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From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

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

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

the head of a state government

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

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

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

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

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

inhale recreational drugs

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

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

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

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

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

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From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

march in a procession

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression “carry coals to Newcastle” meaning to do something unnecessary)

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

being perceived or observed

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

on one occasion

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil

From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Pennsylvania is in a huff," he said, "because General Braddock's army has been landed at Alexandria instead of Philadelphia.

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

express in words

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

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

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

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

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

up to a particular time

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

a native or resident of Virginia

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

which person or people

From this reading Truth to tell, for an expedition against Fort Duquesne, Philadelphia would have been a nearer and better place, but I hear that one John Hanbury, a powerful merchant who trades much in Virginia, wanted the troops to come this way that he might sell them supplies, and he persuaded the Duke of Newcastle to choose Alexandria.

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

From this reading THE FOREST FIGHT Robert thought they would march at once, but annoying delays occurred.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Tis a bad state of affairs, Lennox, but you and I can't remedy it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He had noticed that Hamilton, the governor of the great neighboring province of Pennsylvania, was not present at the council, but he did not know the cause of it until Stuart, the young Virginian, told him.