(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 England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
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 New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
bannernounUS /ˈbænər/
long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
executionersnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃənərz/
plural of “executioner” — an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
a person of German nationality
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
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From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
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 Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
win a victory over
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
star-spangled
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From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
not in physical motion
From this reading Many difficulties had been overcome, but still greater ones remained to be conquered.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
subjugateverbUS /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪt/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
soldiers collectively
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
hard to endure
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
the act of using
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading England was gathering all her strength together to subjugate the so-called rebels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
a Caucasian
From this reading Trying Times “The star-spangled banner” had been raised; thirteen white stars, to represent the thirteen States, shone upon its blue field.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading New troops were sent to General Howe, including German subjects whom Great Britain had bought to use as executioners in America.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The patriots must now win freedom beneath its folds or fall with honor.
