1780
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From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
(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 No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
bombardedverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd/
past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
bombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
make calm or still
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
diseasenounUS /dɪˈziːz/
an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
hot-beds
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From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
inspiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪrɪŋ/
stimulating or exalting to the spirit
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
the force of workers available
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
night-time
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From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
not any; not one
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
nurtureverbUS /ˈnɜːrtʃər/
help develop, help grow
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
and nothing more
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
pureradjectiveUS /ˈpjʊrər/
comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
ricketyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪkəti/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
cut with a saw
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
sicklyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkli/
unhealthy looking
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
the season of growth
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
a special situation
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
in or at the place that
From this reading No complaints were heard from any of them, and those of the highest rank and most delicate nurture were the bravest where all were brave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Spanish bombardment was not then the terrible thing it became afterwards, but it was sufficiently annoying, and many officers preferred, as Captain Curtis did, the safety of camping out for their families to the dangers of the barracks, which were often bombarded in the night-time.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The spring of 1780 advanced, and the dauntless garrison on the Rock saw no prospect of relief, but every man, woman, and child of English birth only grew the more determined not to surrender.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Especially was this true of the women, and the spectacle of their patience and calm courage was inspiring to the men.
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading The town, too, had become sickly, and the higher and purer air of the rocks was better than the close quarters of the narrow streets and rickety houses, half wrecked by the bombardment, which were hot-beds of disease.
