Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

apart from; not including

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

characterized by enmity or ill will

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

the guidance of ships or airplanes from place to place

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

the smallest of the Great Lakes

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

publicly displayed

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

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

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

the season of growth

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

a pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

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

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

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

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

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

From this reading But a greater danger was threatening them, for, in the midst of their preparations, the news arrived from France that a great fleet was on its way, from England, to attack Quebec.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

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

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

at the time that

From this reading Their spirits rose however when, a few days later, a fleet of twenty-three ships, ladened with supplies from France, sailed up the river.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.

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

From this reading A day or two later, the British fleet was at the mouth of the Saint Lawrence, and the whole forces of the colony, except three battalions posted at Ticonderoga, and a strong detachment placed so as to resist any hostile movement from Lake Ontario, were mustered at Quebec.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The town was filled with consternation and surprise, for the Canadians had believed that the navigation of the Saint Lawrence was too difficult and dangerous for any hostile fleet to attempt.

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

From this reading In the following spring, the French prepared to resist the serious attack which they expected would be made by way of Lake Champlain and Ontario.