Chapter IX

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

United States frontierswoman and legendary figure of the Wild West noted for her marksmanship (1852-1903)

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

make up

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

the first light of day

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

coins made of gold

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

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

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

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

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

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

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

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

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

deeply or markedly affected or influenced

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

a boy or man

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

on one occasion

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

express the need or desire for

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

a result

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The lad, when given the opportunity, told Paddy Burk’s story as to how he was impressed into the British army, of his desertion, and of his rare courage in the rescue of the money bags.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading He received Ben kindly and thanked him with the utmost warmth for his gallant conduct.

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

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading General Washington was at breakfast some hours later when Ben and the Irish lad were sent in, in response to his request.

(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 DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

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

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.

at the time that

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DEALS WITH THE ARRIVAL OF GILBERT MOTIER, MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE The dawn was well past when Ben Cooper and Paddy Burk dashed up before the Freemasons Tavern at Morristown in the carriage containing the fifty thousand dollars in silver and gold coin sent by Robert Morris.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Word was at once carried to the commander-in-chief by the officer in charge; then the bags were carried into the building and placed safely under guard.