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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
armisticenounUS /ˈɑːrməstəs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
have
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
blundersnounUS /ˈblʌndərz/
plural of “blunder” — an embarrassing mistake
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
del
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From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
fauxadjectiveUS /fɔːks/
not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
indomitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɑːmətəbəl/
impossible to subdue
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
MolinenounUS /moʊˈliːn/
a town in northwest Illinois on the Mississippi River
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
neutralisedadjective
made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
a brief written record
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amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
Rey
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From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
soldierynoun
soldiers collectively
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Scott's whole career, political as well as military, had been a series of _faux pas_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His campaign in Mexico will not bear criticism.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The battle of Moline del Rey--the armistice with Santa Anna, were military errors unworthy of a cadet fresh from college.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The numerous blunders he there committed would have led to most fatal results, had they not been neutralised by the judgment of his inferior officers, and the indomitable valour of the soldiery.
