Chapter IV

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

Having no one else present.

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

(plural) the lay members of a male religious order

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

a low-lying region in central France

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

carefully weighed

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

without stop or interruption

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

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

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

the act of giving

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

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

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

something that is lost

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

engage in

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

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

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

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

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

not any; not one

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

out of fashion

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

plural of “province” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

with speed

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

logically valid

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

past form of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

possessing material wealth

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

express in words

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

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

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE DEFEAT OF DIESKAU The men from Massachusetts showed no more sign of giving back before the enemy than had their brethren from the sister provinces.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading So, despite the protests of his companions, to whom alone he revealed his design, he crept through the barricade and began to crawl nearer the enemy.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading Loading and firing as quickly as their old-fashioned muskets allowed, they poured so deadly a fire into the French ranks that the latter could make no material advance, but were compelled to keep behind cover, and return the fire as best they might.

at the time that

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

which person or people

From this reading It was an extremely dangerous, not to say reckless proceeding, and those of his own party who observed it considered him as good as lost.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.

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

From this reading The conflict had continued in this fashion for nearly an hour with considerable loss of life on both sides, but without definite advantage, when Seth, becoming convinced that an officer in rich uniform, whom he could see at the centre of the French line, was their commander, determined to try if he could not shoot him down, as he reasoned that this would put them in a panic.