used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF YORK.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
concludesverbUS /kənˈkluːdz/
third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/
the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
expirationnounUS /ˌekspərˈeɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
NapoleonicadjectiveUS /nəˌpoʊliˈɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or like Napoleon Bonaparte
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF YORK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
proclamationnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
Queenston
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From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
Rensselaer
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From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
Smyth
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From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF YORK.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the expiration of the armistice, he issued a Napoleonic proclamation to his "companions in arms."
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
at the time that
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After the battle of Queenston Heights an armistice of a month followed, during which each party was gathering up its strength for the renewal of the unnatural conflict.
which person or people
From this reading General Smyth, who had succeeded Van Rensselaer, assembled a force five thousand strong, for the conquest of Canada.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
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 THE CAPTURE OF YORK.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come on, my heroes" it concludes; "when you attack the enemy's batteries let your rallying word be: 'The cannon lost at Detroit, or death.'"
