used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
ARRIVESverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
CamdennounUS /ˈkæmdən/
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
commencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
conquestsnounUS /ˈkɑːnkwests/
plural of “conquest” — the act of conquering
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
CornwallisnounUS /kɔːrnˈwɔːləs/
commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
defences
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From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
detaching
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From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
detachments
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From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
FAVOREDadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
Ferguson
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From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
a quick look
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
the force of workers available
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
MILDRED
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From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
north-western
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From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
organizingverbUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “organize” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
PERSONAGEnoun
another word for person; a person not meriting identification
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
reinforceverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrs/
make stronger
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
strengtheningnounUS /ˈstreŋθənɪŋ/
becoming stronger
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
in the direction of
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Cornwallis, after the battle of Camden, turned his thoughts to the diligent prosecution of his conquests.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The sickness of a portion of his troops and the want of supplies rendered some delay inevitable, and this interval was employed in more fully organizing the civil government of the conquered province, and in strengthening his frontier defences; by detaching considerable parties of men towards the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The invasion of North Carolina and Virginia was a purpose to which he had looked, from the commencement of this campaign, and he now, accordingly, made every preparation for the speedy advance of his army.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The largest of these detachments was sent to reinforce Ferguson, to whom had been confided the operations upon the north-western border.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MILDRED ARRIVES AT THE TERM OF HER JOURNEY.----THE READER IS FAVORED WITH A GLIMPSE OF A DISTINGUISHED PERSONAGE.
