used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
ForesternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
fortificationsnounUS /ˌfɔːrtəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “fortification” — defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
the act of departing
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
KENNEBEC
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From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE KENNEBEC.
Marco
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From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE KENNEBEC.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE KENNEBEC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
strongly-fortified
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From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
required or under orders
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MOUTH OF THE KENNEBEC.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Marco was very much pleased at the idea of seeing the fortifications, and the soldiers that he supposed must be placed there to defend them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One summer, Forester and Marco Paul formed a plan for going to Quebec.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Forester had told him that Quebec was a strongly-fortified city, being a military post of great importance, belonging to the British government.
precisely as stated
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marco was very much interested in going to Quebec, as he wanted to see the fortifications.
