used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
AbelnounUS /ˈeɪbəl/
Norwegian mathematician (1802-1829)
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
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in addition
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading War is very frightful under any circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
battle-field
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From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
BritonsnounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
plural of “briton” — a native or inhabitant of Great Britain
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
lacking funds
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
CainnounUS /keɪn/
(Old Testament) Cain and Abel were the first children of Adam and Eve born after the Fall of Man; Cain killed Abel out of jealousy and was exiled by God
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading War is very frightful under any circumstances.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
divisible by two
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
frightfuladjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtfəl/
provoking horror
From this reading War is very frightful under any circumstances.
GaulsnounUS /ɡɔːlz/
plural of “gaul” — a person of French descent
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading War is very frightful under any circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
immediately past
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
nourishedadjectiveUS /ˈnɜːrɪʃt/
being provided with adequate nourishment
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
PARLEYnounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
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possession of controlling influence
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
with speed
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
remindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
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subsistverbUS /səbˈsɪst/
support oneself
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading War is very frightful under any circumstances.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It looks very much like murder; and, even at the best of times, a battle-field reminds us of Cain and Abel.
precisely as stated
From this reading The English settlements in America grew very rapidly into power and importance.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War is very frightful under any circumstances.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The French settlements also increased in extent and influence, and a rivalry between the French and English, fostered and nourished by the "_natural enmity_" which was said to subsist between the Gauls and the Britons, broke out at last in terrible warfare.
