used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
ARNOLDnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
earlier than; in front of
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come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
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chilledverbUS /tʃɪld/
past form of “chill” — depress or discourage
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
commissariatnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
divisible by two
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
a social unit living together
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
firesides
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From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
fuelverbUS /ˈfjuːəl/
provide with a combustible substance that provides energy
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
INCIDENTSnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
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having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
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 The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INCIDENTS OF THE CAMP.--ARNOLD BEFORE QUEBEC.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
QUEBECnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
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regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
revolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
rigorsnounUS /ˈrɪɡərz/
plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
skeletonnounUS /ˈskelətən/
something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
not in physical motion
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The troops had suffered privations of every kind, want of fuel, clothing, provisions.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
well-regulated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They looked forward with dismay to the rigors of winter, and longed for their rustic homes and their family firesides.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The forming even of the skeleton of an army under the new regulations, had been a work of infinite difficulty; to fill it up was still more difficult.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The first burst of revolutionary zeal had passed away; enthusiasm had been chilled by the inaction and monotony of a long encampment; an encampment, moreover, destitute of those comforts which, in experienced warfare, are provided by a well-regulated commissariat.
