used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A COUNTERPLOT.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
bravelyadverbUS /ˈbreɪvli/
in a courageous manner
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
COUNTERPLOTnoun
a plot intended to subvert another plot
From this reading A COUNTERPLOT.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
with resolute determination
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
Forsythe
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From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
how
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From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
Howe'snounUS /haʊz/
possessive form of “howe” — United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
and nothing more
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
precisely, exactly
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
cut with a saw
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
sickenedverbUS /ˈsɪkənd/
past form of “sicken” — cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
sorrowed
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From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
a special situation
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
Tryon's
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From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
the act of using
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
vandalismnounUS /ˈvændəlɪzəm/
willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
precisely as stated
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the use of applying the torch to the houses of these poor misguided farmers? and how bravely the little band of homespun coats had resisted their advance upon a quiet little village!
at the time that
From this reading One thing was firmly in his mind when he returned to the city from this expedition of plunder--Colonel Forsythe was right.
William
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From this reading The only fighting that William saw was on one of Tryon's foraging expeditions into Connecticut, and, if the truth may be told, he was sickened and sorrowed in heart at the vandalism done by the forces of the King.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading So fine a time were the English officers having in New York that they chafed very little beneath General Howe's protracted inaction.
