used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
BENEDICTnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
CHAMPLAINnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
fightersnounUS /ˈfaɪtərz/
plural of “fighter” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
for a limitless time
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
highest in quality
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
rankedadjectiveUS /ræŋkt/
arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
SOLDIER-SAILOR
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BENEDICT ARNOLD, THE SOLDIER-SAILOR A NOVEL FIGHT ON LAKE CHAMPLAIN WAS it not a dreadful pity that Benedict Arnold should disgrace himself forever by becoming a traitor to his country?
Washington'snounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading For Arnold was one of the best and bravest fighters in Washington's army.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
(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 And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
at the time that
From this reading To think of his making himself the most despised of all Americans, when, if he had been true to his flag, he might have been ranked among our greatest heroes.
in or at the place that
From this reading I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
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 I am sure all my readers must know where this lake is, and how it stretches down in a long line from Canada far into New York State.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And he could fight as hard and well on water as on land, as you will learn when you read of what he did on Lake Champlain.
