used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
give encouragement to
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
ForgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
gratificationnounUS /ˌɡrætəfəˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
highest in quality
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
MEMORABLEadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
negotiatedverbUS /nəˈɡoʊʃieɪtəd/
past form of “negotiate” — discuss the terms of an arrangement
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
information about recent and important events
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
with little or no delay
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
ratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈrætəfaɪd/
formally approved and invested with legal authority
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
in the near future
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
the season of growth
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
the rays of the sun
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
treatynounUS /ˈtriːti/
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Most of the sick had recovered, and the troops fit for active service numbered about fifteen thousand.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had much to cheer them, and the greatest source of gratification was the good news from France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The shadows of the winter were fading before the hopes of freedom promised by the fresh campaign soon to be opened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For, early in February, Benjamin Franklin had negotiated a treaty with that nation, news of which reached the United States in the following May, and was promptly ratified by Congress.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading IN WHICH BEGINS A MEMORABLE BATTLE As the spring months wore on, bringing sunshine and warmth instead of snow and ice, the situation at Valley Forge changed decidedly for the better.
