used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
having companions or an escort
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
afflictedadjectiveUS /əˈflɪktɪd/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
anew
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OPERATIONS AGAINST THE FRENCH.--WASHINGTON'S MARRIAGE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
subject to appointment
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
Dinwiddie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
having made preparations
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
Fauquier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading OPERATIONS AGAINST THE FRENCH.--WASHINGTON'S MARRIAGE.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
gradualadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəl/
proceeding in small stages
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
indicativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪkətɪv/
relating to the mood of verbs that is used simple in declarative statements
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
Loudoun
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading OPERATIONS AGAINST THE FRENCH.--WASHINGTON'S MARRIAGE.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
OPERATIONSnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading OPERATIONS AGAINST THE FRENCH.--WASHINGTON'S MARRIAGE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPERATIONS AGAINST THE FRENCH.--WASHINGTON'S MARRIAGE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mr. Francis Fauquier had been appointed successor to Dinwiddie, and, until he should arrive, Mr. John Blair, president of the council, had, from his office, charge of the government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
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 For several months Washington was afflicted by returns of his malady, accompanied by symptoms indicative, as he thought, of a decline.
WASHINGTON'SnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “washington” — 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 OPERATIONS AGAINST THE FRENCH.--WASHINGTON'S MARRIAGE.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A gradual improvement in his health and a change in his prospects encouraged him to continue in what really was his favorite career, and at the beginning of April he was again in command at Fort Loudoun.
which person or people
From this reading In the latter Washington had a friend who appreciated his character and services, and was disposed to carry out his plans.
