used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
cause to be bored
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
buffnounUS /bʌf/
an ardent follower and admirer
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
CAPITULATIONnounUS /kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/
a document containing the terms of surrender
From this reading THE CAPITULATION.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
dragoonverb
compel by coercion, threats, or crude means
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
farm-house
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From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
depressingly dark
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
HessiannounUS /ˈheʃən/
(19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
homelyadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmli/
lacking in physical beauty or proportion
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
not any; not one
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
SaratoganounUS /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/
a species of large fish found in Australian rivers
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPITULATION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The scarlet of the British, the dark green of the Hessian, and the homely blue and buff of the American officers, mingled in friendly union for the first time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the room of a farm-house in the American lines near Saratoga, a large gathering of officers was assembled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
belonging to which person
From this reading A carriage rolled up to the door of the farm-house, attended by a single dragoon, and a lady with two little children was helped out by one of the American officers, whose plain uniform bore no distinctive marks of rank.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The British officers looked gloomy and depressed, while the Americans treated them with marked courtesy and consideration.
