used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
in addition
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
AMBUSHverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
cane-brakes
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From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
cooperateverbUS /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
work together on a common enterprise of project
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
CornwallisnounUS /kɔːrnˈwɔːləs/
commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
Deering
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From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
disperseverbUS /dɪˈspɜːrs/
distribute loosely
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
at any time
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
for more time
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
loyalistsnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlɪsts/
plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
Marion
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From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
MARION'S
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From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
the force of workers available
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
retreatsnounUS /riˈtriːts/
plural of “retreat” — (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
move an implement through
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
Tarleton
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From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading From this time on, also, the British commander, Cornwallis, displayed a greater solicitude than ever in the attempts to capture Marion and disperse his band of horsemen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
male cat
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
Wemyss
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From this reading The legion of Tarleton and a strong force under Major Wemyss were set in motion to beat him out of his retreats in the cane-brakes and swamps.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Foster, of course, could no longer remain at his home, where the British were likely to close in upon him at any time; so he and Lucy, taking their most valuable possessions, made their way northward toward Virginia.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW MARION’S MEN LAY IN AMBUSH, AND WHAT CAME OF IT THIS encounter of Tom Deering with the loyalists at the Foster mansion made a great stir.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was Cornwallis’ intention to have these forces cooperate, but Tarleton was delayed and Wemyss would not wait for him.
