used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
adverseadjectiveUS /ædˈvɜːrs/
contrary to your interests or welfare
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
arrogantadjectiveUS /ˈerəɡənt/
having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
Barton
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From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
CHESAPEAKE
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From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
eastwardadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
Ethan
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From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
EXPLOITSnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
HOWEnounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
Lieutenant-colonel
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From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
something you have to do
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
odiousadjectiveUS /ˈoʊdiəs/
unequivocally detestable
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
prevalencenounUS /ˈprevələns/
the quality of prevailing generally; being widespread
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
quartered
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From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
Rhode
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From this reading General Prescott had command of the British forces in Rhode Island.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLOITS AND MOVEMENTS.--HOWE IN THE CHESAPEAKE.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading His harsh treatment of Colonel Ethan Allen, and his haughty and arrogant conduct on various occasions had rendered him peculiarly odious to the Americans.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A spirited exploit to the eastward was performed during the prevalence of adverse news from the North.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
which person or people
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Lieutenant-colonel Barton, who was stationed with a force of Rhode Island militia on the mainland, received word that Prescott was quartered at a country house near the western shore of the island, about four miles from Newport, totally unconscious of danger though in a very exposed situation.
