used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
abashedadjectiveUS /əˈbæʃt/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
CarolinasnounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnəz/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
clothedadjectiveUS /kloʊðd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
being one more than ten
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
LafayettenounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
social deportment
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
the force of workers available
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
and nothing more
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
for a short time
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
confined on all sides
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The veteran commander and the boyish lover of liberty and adventure were instantly drawn to each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading It was shortly after his reaching Philadelphia that Lafayette met Washington for the first time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
which person or people
From this reading "We can not but feel a little abashed," remarked Washington, "in the presence of an officer who comes to us from the army of France."
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Washington invited Lafayette to join him at a review of the American army--"eleven thousand men, only fairly armed, and worse clothed, their best clothing the gray hunting shirts of the Carolinas."
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Though surrounded by officers and citizens," writes the young Frenchman, "his majestic face and form could not be mistaken, while his kind and noble manners were not less unmistakable."
