Chapter XIII

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

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

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

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

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From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

a small group of indispensable persons or things

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

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

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

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

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

abounding in grass

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

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

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

not any; not one

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

military supplies

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

a full supply

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

-ing form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

uttered with a trill

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

a brachycephalic person

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

given added strength or support

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

carry out

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading Over the grassy sward of the rolling down poured the rebel cavalry, thinking, no doubt, to take us by surprise by their sudden appearance.

being three more than thirty

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

up to a particular time

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

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

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

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

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading Ammunition, too, was sufficient for a twelve months' siege, so that, provided the rebels did not bring ordnance, we felt able to hold out till a turn in the King's affairs might free us from the unwelcome attentions of the Roundhead forces.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

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

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

during the time that

From this reading Of provisions we had plenty, while the two wells relieved us of all anxiety regarding the supply of water.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE SIEGE OF ASHLEY CASTLE THE strength of our little garrison was but thirty-three men, of whom but seven had had experience in the art of war.

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

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet I felt certain that every one of the defenders could be trusted to the core, and would acquit himself right manfully, and a glance at their set, resolute features strengthened my opinion.