used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
AbrahamnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of such stuff heroes are made.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading His indignation knew no bounds.
capitulatedverbUS /kəˈpɪtʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “capitulate” — surrender under agreed conditions
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
CartiernounUS /ˈkɑːrtiər/
French explorer who explored the St. Lawrence river and laid claim to the region for France (1491-1557)
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
recognizable; marked
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Of such stuff heroes are made.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His indignation knew no bounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading His indignation knew no bounds.
Jacques
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From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His indignation knew no bounds.
LevisnounUS /ˈlevɪs/
a popular brand of jeans
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Of such stuff heroes are made.
the force of workers available
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
Montcalm's
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From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
MontrealnounUS /ˌmʌntriˈɔːl/
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
not any; not one
From this reading His indignation knew no bounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
PlainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
re-conquer
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From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
an educational institution
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Of such stuff heroes are made.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of such stuff heroes are made.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION Six days after the battle on the Plains of Abraham, General Levis appeared before Quebec, to find that the fortress had capitulated.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a handful of about three thousand men, the remnant of the French army, he retired at first to Jacques Cartier, and afterwards to Montreal, and coolly decided that he would continue the war and re-conquer Quebec.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had been educated in General Montcalm’s school, and would not recognise that France was defeated.
