Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading By G. A. Henty.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

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

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

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

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

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

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

of short duration or distance

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By G. A. Henty.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

courtesy towards women

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading By G. A. Henty.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

a state of high honor

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

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From this reading By G. A. Henty.

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

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

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

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

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

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

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

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

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From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

not any; not one

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

the state of being disregarded or forgotten

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

and nothing more

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

above and across; more than

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

past form of “overshadow” — be greater in significance than

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

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From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

only a very short time before

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

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

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

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

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The fact that they have made so slight a mark upon history is due to several reasons.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

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

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

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

From this reading In the first place, they were overshadowed by the glory and successes of Marlborough; they were performed in a cause which could scarcely be said to be that of England, and in which the public had a comparatively feeble interest; the object, too, for which he fought was frustrated, and the war was an unsuccessful one, although from no fault on his part.

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

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

belonging to which person

From this reading There are few great leaders whose lives and actions have so completely fallen into oblivion as those of the Earl of Peterborough.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.

but in spite of that

From this reading His career as a general was a brief one, extending only over little more than a year, and yet in that time he showed a genius for warfare which has never been surpassed, and performed feats of daring worthy of taking their place among those of the leaders of chivalry.