a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE HIGHLANDS.--MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
brigadier-general
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From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
ConventionnounUS /kənˈvenʃən/
a large formal assembly
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
countiesnounUS /ˈkaʊntiz/
plural of “county” — (United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
Dutchess
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From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
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 THE HIGHLANDS.--MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
McDougall
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From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading THE HIGHLANDS.--MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HIGHLANDS.--MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
OrangenounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒ/
round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
Peekskill
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From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
not in physical motion
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGHLANDS.--MOVEMENTS OF THE ARMY.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
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 The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
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 When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Highland passes of the Hudson, always objects of anxious thought to Washington, were especially so at this juncture.
Westchester
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From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
at the time that
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
which person or people
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
WindsornounUS /ˈwɪnzər/
a city in southeastern Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit
From this reading General McDougall still commanded at Peekskill, and General George Clinton, who resided at New Windsor, had command of the Highland forts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When the "unhappy affair of Peekskill" had alarmed the Convention of New York for the safety of the forts on the Highlands, Clinton, authorized by that body, had ordered out part of the militia of Orange, Dutchess, and Westchester counties, without waiting for Washington's approbation of the measure.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The latter, at the earnest request of the New York Convention, had received from Congress the command of brigadier-general in the Continental army.
