used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
in addition
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
the two together, not just one
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
Dave
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From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
an opposing military force
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
depressingly dark
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
only a very short time before
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
and nothing more
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
something that is lost
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
the force of workers available
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
not able to be found
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
muskets
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From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
one-thirdnounUS /ˌwʌnˈθɜːrd/
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
by chance
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
Identical; not different.
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
tattleverbUS /ˈtætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In addition, the English had lost some cannon and also some of their ammunition and muskets.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DARK DAYS THE days to follow the tattle just described were gloomy enough, both for Dave and for the little army now assembled at Quebec.
at the time that
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the army got back to Quebec it was thoroughly exhausted, and the men were hardly fit for work of any kind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Confusion reined supreme, and had Murray permitted it, there would have been a panic and perhaps the place would have been abandoned.
people who are wounded
From this reading All told, General Murray had lost, in killed, wounded and missing, about a thousand men, or one-third of his force, while the loss to the enemy was estimated at about the same.
