Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

having a strong healthy body

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

From this reading The Squire was in supreme command, and Mr. Nash was adjutant.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

a short musket of wide bore with a flared muzzle

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

a youthful male person

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

light automatic rifle

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

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

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The Squire was in supreme command, and Mr. Nash was adjutant.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

recognizable; marked

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

being one more than seven

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

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

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

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

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

a person of subnormal intelligence

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading The Squire was in supreme command, and Mr. Nash was adjutant.

only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

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

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

the force of workers available

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Squire was in supreme command, and Mr. Nash was adjutant.

United States writer noted for his droll epigrams (1902-1971)

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

according to the clock

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

an amount of time

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

not used up

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

steal goods; take as spoils

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading The Squire was in supreme command, and Mr. Nash was adjutant.

(Roman mythology) god of woods and fields and flocks; Pan is the Greek counterpart

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

treat from a theological viewpoint or render theological in character

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

up to a particular time

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

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

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

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

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

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

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

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

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

a slogan used to rally support for a cause

From this reading The Squire Posts Sentries--Sylvanus Arrests Tryphosa--Change of Watchword--Nash Leads an Advance--The Cheek of Grinstuns--The Hound--Guard-room Conversation--Incipient Fires Extinguished--The Idiot Boy--Grinstun's Awful Cheek--The Lawyer and the Parson Theologize--Coristine's Hands--Doctor and Miss Halbert.

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

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

which person or people

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.

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

From this reading They decided that the garrison as a whole should go on guard for the night, that is, from ten o'clock till six in the morning, a period of eight hours, making, as the Captain put it, four watches of two hours each.

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

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The full strength of the garrison was twelve able-bodied men, of whom five carried fowling pieces, one a blunderbuss, another a carbine, another a rifle, and four were armed with pistols.

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

From this reading Thus the remaining ten were divided into two guards of five, and, as the morning guard, from four to six, would probably not be required, it was determined to put those who had most need of rest on the companion one from twelve to two.