30th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
4th
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
ascendantnounUS /əˈsendənt/
position or state of being dominant or in control
From this reading [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
the two together, not just one
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
commander-in-chiefnoun
the officer who holds the supreme command
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
carefully weighed
From this reading [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
placed crosswise
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
the specified day of the month
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
DELAWAREnounUS /ˈdeləwer/
a river that rises in the Catskills in southeastern New York and flows southward along the border of Pennsylvania with New York and New Jersey to northern Delaware where it empties into Delaware Bay
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
laggardnounUS /ˈlæɡərd/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
LeenounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
march in a procession
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
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 Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
Peekskill
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
recurring again and again
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
and nothing more
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
TRENTONnounUS /ˈtrentən/
capital of the state of New Jersey; located in western New Jersey on the Delaware river
From this reading RETREAT ACROSS THE DELAWARE.--BATTLE OF TRENTON.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Notwithstanding the repeated and pressing orders and entreaties of the commander-in-chief, Lee did not reach Peekskill until the 30th of November.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not until the 4th of December that Lee crossed the Hudson and began a laggard march, though aware of the imminent peril of Washington and his army--how different from the celerity of his movements in his expedition to the South!
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 In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
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 [Lee evidently considered Washington's star in the decline, and his own in the ascendant.
at the time that
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
which person or people
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In a letter of that date to Washington, who had complained of his delay, he simply alleged difficulties which he would explain _when both had leisure_.
