1824
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From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
arma
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From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
Ayacucho
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From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
blanca
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From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
CartagenanounUS /ˌkɑːrtəˈdʒiːnə/
a port in southeastern Spain on the Mediterranean
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
ColombianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a republic in northwestern South America with a coastline on the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea; achieved independence from Spain in 1821 under the leadership of Simon Bolivar; Spanish is the official language
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — 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 The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
concentratingverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “concentrate” — make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
power to direct or determine
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
Cuzconoun
a town in the Andes in southern Peru; formerly the capital of the Inca empire
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
federationnounUS /ˌfedərˈeɪʃən/
an organization formed by merging several groups or parties
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
forlornlyadverb
in a forlorn manner
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
imperialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɪriəl/
relating to or associated with an empire
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
IncanounUS /ˈɪŋkə/
a ruler of the Incas (or a member of his family)
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
immediately past
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
LimanounUS /ˈlaɪmə/
capital and largest city and economic center of Peru; located in western Peru; was capital of the Spanish empire in the New World until the 19th century
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
machetenounUS /məˈʃetiː/
a large heavy knife used in Central and South America as a weapon or for cutting vegetation
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
nondescriptadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːndɪˈskrɪpt/
lacking distinct or individual characteristics; dull and uninteresting
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
and nothing more
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
PeruviannounUS /pərˈuːviən/
a native or inhabitant of Peru
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
Pizarro's
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From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
regimennounUS /ˈredʒəmən/
(medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
not used up
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
reëstablishment
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From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
RoyalistnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlɪst/
an advocate of the principles of monarchy
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
shrednounUS /ʃred/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
not in physical motion
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was known there that the Royalist army was concentrating for a final stand.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The result of this battle had been eagerly awaited in the city of Cartagena, capital of the newly formed federation of Colombia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
TorynounUS /ˈtɔːri/
an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
virtuallyadverbUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəli/
in essence or effect but not in fact
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The long War of Independence which destroyed the last vestige of Spanish control over the Peruvian colonies of South America was virtually brought to a close by the terrific battle of Ayacucho, fought on the plains between Pizarro's city of Lima and the ancient Inca seat of Cuzco in the fall of 1824.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This fact lent a shred of encouragement to the few proud Tory families still remaining in the city and clinging forlornly to their broken fortunes, while vainly hoping for a reëstablishment of the imperial regimen, as they pinned their fate to this last desperate conflict.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was known, too, that its veterans greatly outnumbered the nondescript band of patriots, many of whom were provided only with the _arma blanca_, the indispensable _machete_ of tropical America.
