160
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1775
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From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
BUNKERnounUS /ˈbʌŋkər/
a hazard on a golf course
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The news reached England near the end of May.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The news reached England near the end of May.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The news reached England near the end of May.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
used to form the superlative
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
muskets
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From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The news reached England near the end of May.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news reached England near the end of May.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
oppressionnounUS /əˈpreʃən/
the act of subjugating by cruelty
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
plaineradjectiveUS /ˈpleɪnər/
comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The news reached England near the end of May.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
RegularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
taxationnounUS /tækˈseɪʃən/
charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading More Regulars sent to Boston.=--The battle of Lexington, fought as we have read, on the nineteenth of April, 1775, was a most momentous event, since it showed for the first time the resolute purpose of the Americans to draw the sword and defend themselves from British oppression.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Those Lexington muskets said plainer than words that the colonies would not submit to unjust taxation.
