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From this reading YOUNG AMERICA IN 1814.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
how long something has existed
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA IN 1814.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
Cloudesley
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From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading This for Fanny!
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This for Fanny!
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give it to them, men!
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA IN 1814.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Give it to them, men!
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Give it to them, men!
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
Mornington
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From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
redoubtableadjectiveUS /riˈdaʊtəbəl/
inspiring fear
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
done under pressure
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
confined on all sides
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Give it to them, men!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This for Fanny!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
(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 Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They rushed forward, they surrounded, they fell upon the marauders with an absolute shower of blows.
a late time of life
From this reading Young students of the neighboring academy--mere boys of from thirteen to eighteen years of age, but brave, spirited, vigorous lads, well mounted, well armed, and led on by the redoubtable college hero, Cloudesley Mornington.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading YOUNG AMERICA IN 1814.
