used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
(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 The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
Andre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
fatiguingverbUS /fəˈtiːɡɪŋ/
-ing form of “fatigue” — lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
Field-Book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
gratuitynounUS /ɡrəˈtuːɪti/
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
ten 10s
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
Lossing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
meditated
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From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
pensionnounUS /ˈpenʃən/
a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
on the contrary
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
severestadjectiveUS /səˈvɪrəst/
superlative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
strokesnounUS /stroʊks/
plural of “stroke” — (sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
themesnounUS /θiːmz/
plural of “theme” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
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 Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
at the time that
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The trip on the _Dolphin_ had been restful rather than fatiguing, and all were ready when tea was over for further chat upon the interesting historical themes which had engaged their attention through the day.
which person or people
From this reading "Congress rewarded the men who took Andre prisoner, did it not, papa?" asked Grace.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Lossing tells the whole story in his 'Field-Book of the Revolution,' and gives a picture of the medal."
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Washington wrote of them to Congress in terms of high praise, proposing that they should receive a handsome gratuity for having saved the country from one of the severest strokes that could have been meditated against it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes; each of them was given a medal and a pension of two hundred dollars a year.
