aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
anomalousadjectiveUS /əˈnɑːmələs/
deviating from the general or common order or type
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading England owned the belt of colonies on the east coast.
the two together, not just one
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading England owned the belt of colonies on the east coast.
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 England owned the belt of colonies on the east coast.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
cooped
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From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading England owned the belt of colonies on the east coast.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
nationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading England owned the belt of colonies on the east coast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading England owned the belt of colonies on the east coast.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
seaboardnounUS /ˈsiːbɔːrd/
the shore of a sea or ocean regarded as a resort
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Her hold, however, of this great territory was extremely slight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
soldiers collectively
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their position there was an anomalous one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading England and France were, at this time, at peace in Europe, although the troops of both nations were about to engage in conflict, in the forests of America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading France was mistress of Canada in the north, of Louisiana in the south, and, moreover, claimed the whole of the vast country lying behind the British colonies, which were thus cooped up on the seaboard.
