agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
AlladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
BATTLEnounUS /ˈbætəl/
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we must wait until the fog lifts," said Willet.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
evidentadjectiveUS /ˈevədənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
fognounUS /fɑːɡ/
droplets of water vapor suspended in the air near the ground
From this reading "But we must wait until the fog lifts," said Willet.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
FORESTnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
fortifies
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From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
Grosvenor
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From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
he's
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From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
it's
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From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
LakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading "But we must wait until the fog lifts," said Willet.
Luc
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From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
Montcalm
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From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
settledadjectiveUS /ˈsetəld/
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
St
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From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
talkedverbUS /tɔːkt/
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "But we must wait until the fog lifts," said Willet.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "But we must wait until the fog lifts," said Willet.
wantsnounUS /wɑːnts/
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FOREST BATTLE "It is quite evident," said Robert, as they talked, "that we must follow on the trail of St. Luc.
We've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then it's our duty to find out what he's doing and stop it if we can."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading We've settled in our minds that he wants to keep our people busy along Lake George, while Montcalm fortifies higher up.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
WilletnounUS /ˈwɪlɪt/
large North American shorebird of eastern and Gulf Coasts
From this reading "But we must wait until the fog lifts," said Willet.
woodsnounUS /wʊdz/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading All were in agreement upon the point, even Grosvenor, who did not yet feel at home in the woods.
