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From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading The reforms therein recommended were generally adopted.
alterationsnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
subject to appointment
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
ArrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
the people of Great Britain
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past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
COMMISSIONERSnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
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committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
EXPLOITSnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
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the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
ForgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The reforms therein recommended were generally adopted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
LAFAYETTEnounUS /ˌlɑːfiˈet/
French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
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LEEnounUS /liː/
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
absolutely essential
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading The reforms therein recommended were generally adopted.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
solicitationnounUS /səˌlɪsɪˈteɪʃən/
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading The reforms therein recommended were generally adopted.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
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 During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading During the winter's encampment at Valley Forge, Washington sedulously applied himself to the formation of a new system for the army.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The committee remained three months with him in camp, and then made a report to Congress founded on his statement.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading At his earnest solicitation, Congress appointed a committee of five, called the Committee of Arrangement, to repair to the camp and assist him in the task.{1} Before their arrival he had collected the written opinions and suggestions of his officers on the subject, and from these, and his own observations and experience, had prepared a document exhibiting the actual state of the army, the defects of previous systems, and the alterations and reforms that were necessary.
