Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

matters of personal concern

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

later than; following

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

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From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

position or state of being dominant or in control

From this reading Cornwallis' fame was in the ascendant.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

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From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

fraught with uncertainty or doubt

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

to an extreme degree

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading Cornwallis' fame was in the ascendant.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

a cock bred and trained for fighting

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

plural of “loyalist” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

in a northern direction

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

to a great degree

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

sweep across or over

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

precisely as stated

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Except for small bands of patriots under daring leaders like Marion and Sumter, "The Carolina Gamecock," as his followers proudly called him, the British and their Tory allies held possession of Georgia and South Carolina and were planning to sweep northward into North Carolina and on into Virginia.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

at the time that

From this reading Such were the conditions on that October day when Rodney Allison joined the army of Gates.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.

a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories

From this reading A large part of the people in South Carolina and Georgia were loyalists, and their relations with their Whig neighbours were exceedingly bitter.

in the company of; together with

From this reading RODNEY RIDES WITH THE DRAGOONS After the battle of Camden, in which Gates was sorely defeated by Cornwallis, affairs in the South looked very dubious for the American forces.