used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
anew
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
exhale hard
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
co-operate
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From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
Dinwiddie
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From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
one or the other of two
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
the head of a state government
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
the literary culture
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
railroadsnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊdz/
plural of “railroad” — line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
TRADING-POST
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE FALL OF THE TRADING-POST At the farm the days passed slowly.
not known
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
VirginiansnounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjənz/
plural of “virginian” — a native or resident of Virginia
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The rumor of more battles was in the air, but for many months little or nothing was done upon either side.
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 Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But in those days both telegraph and railroads were unknown, letters had to be carried by horseback, and everything moved slowly.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Washington went to report to Governor Dinwiddie, and an effort was made to increase the number of the militia, and at the same time get the other colonies to co-operate with the Virginians.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides this, Washington did not wish to go forward again until he could strike a blow he would be sure would be victorious.
