1000
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From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
13
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From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
1500
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From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
19th
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From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
350
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From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
anew
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
CAROLINAnounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading THE WAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
CatawbanounUS /kəˈtɔːbə/
a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Carolinas
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
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 Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
CornwallisnounUS /kɔːrnˈwɔːləs/
commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
having made preparations
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
field-pieces
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From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
fishing-boat
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From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
Harold
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From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
Jake
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From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
Leslie
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From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
the force of workers available
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
northwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
RegimentverbUS /ˈredʒəmənt/
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
RoanokenounUS /ˈroʊənoʊk/
a city in southwestern Virginia
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
semi-uniform
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From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
SeventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
Seventy-first
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From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE WAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
Tarleton
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From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
soldiers collectively
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Harold and his mates accompanied them, and the united army proceeded northwest, between the Roanoke and Catawba rivers.
precisely as stated
From this reading On December 13, the very day after their arrival, a considerable detachment of troops, under General Leslie, arrived, and on the 19th marched, 1500 strong, to join Lord Cornwallis.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading THE WAR IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Tarleton was detached with a force of 1000 men, consisting of light and German legion infantry, a portion of the Seventh Regiment and of the first battalion of the Seventy-first, 350 cavalry, and two field-pieces.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The fishing-boat was disposed of for a few pounds, and Harold and Jake were again fitted out in the semi-uniform worn by the scouts.
