used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
in addition
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What should his present to this noble woman be?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
a female human offspring
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
the head of a state government
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
hospitalities
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
engage in
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
MindennounUS /ˈmaɪndən/
a battle in the Seven Years' War (1759) in which the English forces and their allies defeated the French
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading What should his present to this noble woman be?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
PILGRIMSnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəmz/
plural of “pilgrim” — someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
Rochambeaunoun
French general who commanded French troops in the American Revolution, notably at Yorktown (1725-1807)
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
rowened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
an educational institution
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading What should his present to this noble woman be?
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
TrumbullnounUS /ˈtrʌmbəl/
American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What should his present to this noble woman be?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Rochambeau had been receiving the hospitalities of the Governor, and had also received lessons in the new school of liberty from Faith Robinson Trumbull, the wife of the Governor.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The hero of Minden had come to see this grand woman, and wished to make her a present before he marched on to join the army of Washington against Clinton, with his six thousand heroes.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The birds were gathering in flocks in the rowened meadows, and the woods were displaying their purple grapes and first red leaves.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A DAUGHTER OF THE PILGRIMS It was past midsummer――the shadow of change was in the year.
