1777
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From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
battalionsnounUS /bəˈtæljənz/
plural of “battalion” — an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PHILADELPHIA.
citadelnounUS /ˈsɪt.ə.del/
A fortress protecting a city, metaphorically representing the invincible inner sanctuary of the rational mind.
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
Courland
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From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
defensibleadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensəbəl/
capable of being defended
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
foragenounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒ/
bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
fortifyingverbUS /ˈfɔːrtɪfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “fortify” — make strong or stronger
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
garrisons
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From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PHILADELPHIA.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
PHILADELPHIAnounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PHILADELPHIA.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
provisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
the season of growth
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
carry out
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF PHILADELPHIA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading The Americans had occupied themselves in strongly fortifying the more defensible positions, especially those in a mountain tract of country called the Manor of Courland.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading During the course of the spring of 1777 a large number of loyal colonists had volunteered their services.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
at the time that
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
in or at the place that
From this reading This was converted into a sort of citadel, where large quantities of provisions, forage, and stores of all kinds were collected.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
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 They had been embodied into battalions, and when the army prepared to take the field they were placed in garrisons in New York and other places, thus permitting the employment of the whole of the British force in the field.
