1783
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From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
a person who is in charge
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
CRISISnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
dimmedadjectiveUS /dɪmd/
made dim or less bright
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
disbandedverbUS /dɪsˈbændɪd/
past form of “disband” — cause to break up or cease to function
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
embattledadjectiveUS /emˈbætəld/
(of a person) beset by difficulties or conflict
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
generalsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
attach to a support
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
Vernon
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From this reading A few days before Christmas, Washington gave up the command of the army, and hurried away to spend the holidays at Mount Vernon.
veteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
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 THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a pathetic and impressive scene took place at a little tavern, in lower New York, when Washington said good-by to his generals!
at the time that
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With hearts too full for words, and with eyes dimmed with tears, these veterans embraced their chief and bade him farewell.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
a late time of life
From this reading THE CRISIS Exactly eight years from the day when "the embattled farmers stood, And fired the shot heard round the world," the Continental Congress informed General Washington that the war was over.
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 In September, 1783, the formal treaty of peace was signed; a month later, the Continental army was disbanded; and three weeks later, the British army sailed from New York.
