1774
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
1780
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
An-dre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
Ar-nold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
Ben-e-dict
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading FOES IN THE CAMP.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
FOESnounUS /foʊz/
plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading FOES IN THE CAMP.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOES IN THE CAMP.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
the force of workers available
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
out-side
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
Ship-pen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
express in words
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOES IN THE CAMP.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
soldiers collectively
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading He was fond of the fair sex and had praised in rhyme the charms of a Miss Ship-pen who wed Ben-e-dict Ar-nold in the year 1780.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
at the time that
From this reading He had a brave heart, and a fine mind, and did much to keep up the hearts of the men when in the camp.
which person or people
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It is much worse to have one foe in the camp than to have a host of foes out-side, for who can tell what harm he may do who comes in the guise of a friend?
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the year 1774 a young man, named John An-dre, came with the King's troops, and fought in their ranks at St. John's and Crown Point.
