used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
(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 The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
bulking
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From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
BunkernounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
CONCORDnounUS /ˈkɑːnkɔːrd/
capital of the state of New Hampshire; located in south central New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading Bunker Hill had demonstrated a significant fact to the Tories.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Bunker Hill had demonstrated a significant fact to the Tories.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
marksmanshipnounUS /ˈmɑːrksmənʃɪp/
skill in shooting
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
the force of workers available
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
a person who carries a message
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
not any; not one
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
and nothing more
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
recruitedverbUS /rɪˈkruːtɪd/
past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Bunker Hill had demonstrated a significant fact to the Tories.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the powers of endurance of the hardy colonists and their superior marksmanship.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading A MESSENGER FROM CONCORD The patriots had made no mistake in bulking their bravery to teach the Tories a lesson at Bunker Hill.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The effects of that event was felt all through the country, not only by the British but by the American.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Outside of a few regular companies in Boston, the British troops were men hastily recruited from the rural districts of England.
