26th
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From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
adjutant-general
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From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
Braddock
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From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
campaigningnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnɪŋ/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
constitutionsnounUS /ˌkɑːnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “constitution” — law determining the fundamental political principles of a government
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
without stop or interruption
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
defencelessadjective
lacking protection or support
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
foreseeingverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːɪŋ/
-ing form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
FRONTIERnounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
impairedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperd/
diminished in strength, quality, or utility
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
attach to a support
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
PANICSnounUS /ˈpænɪks/
plural of “panic” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
routverbUS /raʊt/
cause to flee
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
not in physical motion
From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
TidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tidings of the rout and retreat of the army had circulated far and near, and spread consternation throughout the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
trenched
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From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His campaigning, thus far, had trenched upon his private fortune, and impaired one of the best of constitutions.
Vernon
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From this reading Washington arrived at Mount Vernon on the 26th of July, still in feeble condition from his long illness.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading WASHINGTON IN COMMAND.--PANICS ON THE FRONTIER.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His connection with the army ceased at the death of Braddock, but his military duties continued as adjutant-general of the northern division of the province, and he immediately issued orders for the county lieutenants to hold the militia in readiness for parade and exercise, foreseeing that, in the present defenceless state of the frontier, there would be need of their services.
