used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
wanted intensely
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
divisible by two
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
featsnounUS /fiːts/
plural of “feat” — a notable achievement
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
the force of workers available
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
necessaries
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From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
and nothing more
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
permeatedverbUS /ˈpɜːrmieɪtɪd/
past form of “permeate” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
SteubennounUS /sˈtjuːbɪn/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Prussia) who trained the troops under George Washington (1730-1794)
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Dark times were still to follow, times in which, even among the best men, the belief in a successful outcome was shaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very badly off in the matter of arms and other necessaries.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In regard to military organization and discipline there was still much to be desired, for the measure of it which had been successfully introduced by Baron Steuben had not immediately permeated the whole army.
a late time of life
From this reading Peace is Declared It was a seven years’ holy war which the Americans were obliged to wage.
but in spite of that
From this reading Indeed the whole military body was as yet only in process of formation and at the same time the situation was such that unprecedented feats of endurance had to be required of the soldiers.
