used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT GENERAL SAM HOUSTON.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
AlamonounUS /ˈæləmoʊ/
a siege and massacre at a mission in San Antonio in 1836; Mexican forces under Santa Anna besieged and massacred American rebels who were fighting to make Texas independent of Mexico
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
(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 As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT GENERAL SAM HOUSTON.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
provoking horror
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
HOUSTONnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT GENERAL SAM HOUSTON.
ten 10s
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
something that is lost
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
the force of workers available
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
absolutely essential
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT GENERAL SAM HOUSTON.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT GENERAL SAM HOUSTON.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It must be said, in all frankness, that the defence of the Alamo was a mistake, for those gallant men must have known that they could not hold out against the overwhelming forces of Santa Anna.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
variouslyadverbUS /ˈveriəsli/
in diverse ways
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Alamo had fallen, and now it was necessary to figure up results.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As said before, all of the Texans, about one hundred and eighty in number, had been slaughtered, while the loss to the Mexicans was variously estimated at from three to five hundred.
which person or people
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The sights about the mission were truly horrible, and never forgotten by those who witnessed them.
