used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
(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 Arnold had difficulties of all kinds to contend with.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
blockadenounUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪd/
a war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
blockadingadjectiveUS /ˌblɑːˈkeɪdɪŋ/
blocking entrance to and exit from seaports and harbors
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
brigadier-general
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From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
Carleton
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From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading Arnold had difficulties of all kinds to contend with.
crippledadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪpəld/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
decampverbUS /dəˈkæmp/
leave a camp
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Arnold had difficulties of all kinds to contend with.
disablednounUS /dɪˈseɪbəld/
people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
HIGHLANDSnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
INVASIONnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Arnold had difficulties of all kinds to contend with.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
QuebecnounUS /kwəˈbek/
the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
REVERSESnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading For his gallant services, Congress promoted him in January to the rank of brigadier-general.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
sortienounUS /ˈsɔːrti/
a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVERSES IN CANADA.--THE HIGHLANDS.--CLOSE OF THE INVASION OF CANADA.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Throughout the winter he kept up the blockade with his shattered army; though had Carleton ventured upon a sortie, he might have been forced to decamp.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
people who are wounded
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
but in spite of that
From this reading We left Arnold before the walls of Quebec, wounded, crippled, almost disabled, yet not disheartened, blockading that "proud town" with a force inferior, by half, in number to that of the garrison.
