Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

how long something has existed

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

destruction by annihilating something

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He had done as much as any, and more than some.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

East Indian tree that puts out aerial shoots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

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

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

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

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

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

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had done as much as any, and more than some.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

give the right to

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

divisible by two

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

past form of “exert” — put to use

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

promote over another

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

a man of refinement

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had done as much as any, and more than some.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He had done as much as any, and more than some.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

and nothing more

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

a member of a senate

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He had done as much as any, and more than some.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

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

From this reading This thought comforted him; and he only hoped that his friend De Banyan would be as highly favored as he had been.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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 He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

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

From this reading OVER THE RIVER Captain Somers, as we are hereafter to call him, was proud and happy in the distinction which had been bestowed upon him; but he had some doubts whether he had fully earned his promotion.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

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

From this reading He was afraid that Senator Guilford had exerted too much influence in his favor; but the general of the division had assured him he had won his promotion, and would have received it in time, even without the powerful aid of the honorable gentleman at Washington.

a late time of life

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet it seemed to him just as though nothing short of the capture or annihilation of a whole brigade of the enemy's forces could entitle him to such a distinguished honor, especially as he was only eighteen years of age.