used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
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 But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
doggedlyadverbUS /ˈdɔːɡədli/
with obstinate determination
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
expedition's
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From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
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 It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
the act of departing
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
Knox'snounUS /ˈnɑːksɪz/
possessive form of “knox” — Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
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 It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
engage in
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
not any; not one
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
arrange in a container
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
streamsnounUS /striːmz/
plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It was at Fort George that Ezra and Ben Cooper left the party and rode forward to Boston bearing the news of the expedition’s success.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, after a few days, the snow began to pack, and the progress of Colonel Knox’s party became more easy.
urgentlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
with great urgency
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
precisely as stated
From this reading However, fresh falls of snow now and then impeded their advance, and they were content to make very few miles a day; but they pushed doggedly on, nevertheless, for they knew that their burden was urgently needed at Cambridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION The snow was deep and the sledge teams had heavy going at first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was little or no difficulty with the streams; these were frozen solid, for the winter had developed into a remarkably severe one.
