1821
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From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
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From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
aid-de-camp
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From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading DUTY FIRST.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading DUTY FIRST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
not any; not one
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
PerunounUS /pərˈuː/
a republic in western South America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; was the heart of the Inca empire from the 12th to 16th centuries
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
PeruviansnounUS /pərˈuːviənz/
plural of “peruvian” — a native or inhabitant of Peru
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
protectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
regimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
cut with a saw
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Although such a great soldier, he had no love for war, and planned to bring about the real independence of the country without fighting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
in or at the place that
From this reading As he had made me his aid-de-camp, we were much together, and he paid frequent visits to our house, where he was always gladly welcomed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
which person or people
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Owing to my father's office, I saw a great deal at this time of the protector, who treated me with extreme kindness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As far as we in Peru were concerned, the winter of 1821-22 passed without disturbance; but Colonel Miller busied himself in drilling the new regiment of Peruvians which had been placed under his command.
