adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
callverbUS /kɔːl/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Cathelineau
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
centrenounUS /ˈsentər/
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Chatillon
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Commander-in-Chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
d'Elbée
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
DAYnounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
denounUS /diː/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
DURBELLIÈRE
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From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
fierceradjectiveUS /ˈfɪrsər/
comparative of “fierce” — marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
foughtverbUS /fɔːt/
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
GeneralsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
LASTadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
Lescure
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
liberationnounUS /ˌlɪbɜːrˈeɪʃən/
the act of liberating someone or something
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
movementsnounUS /ˈmuːvmənts/
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
newsnounUS /nuːz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
protectionnounUS /prəˈtekʃən/
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
re-capture
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
revoltedverbUS /rɪˈvoʊltɪd/
past form of “revolt” — make revolution
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
Santerre
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
secureverbUS /sɪˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
unfrequently
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
Vendean
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Vendeans
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
