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adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
againnounUS /again/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
all
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
also
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
always
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
ammunition
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
arisen
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
arms
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
army
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
assembled
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
basis
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
battles
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
became
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
beginningnounUS /ˈbeginning/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
bodynounUS /body/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
call
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Cathelineau
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
centre
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Chatillon
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
chosen
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
collect
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Commander-in-Chief
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
country
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
d'Elbée
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
DAY
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From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
de
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
death
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
decided
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
differentnounUS /ˈdifferent/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
district
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
DURBELLIÈRE
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From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
envious
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
extermination
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
fiercer
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
form
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
fought
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
Generals
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
influence
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
jealousy
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
large
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
LASTnounUS /last/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
leaders
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
Lescure
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
liberation
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
M
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
makenounUS /make/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
men
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
military
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
movements
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
necessary
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
news
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
October
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
own
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
place
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
popularity
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From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
portions
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
prepare
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
protection
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
quantity
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
re-capture
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
reached
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
Republic
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
revolted
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
Santerre
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
secure
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
sent
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
some
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From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
stepnounUS /step/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
stores
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
success
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
takenounUS /take/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST DAY AT DURBELLIÈRE.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
then
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
there
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
throughnounUS /ˈthrough/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
together
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
town
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
unfrequently
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
useful
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
valour
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
Vendean
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
Vendeans
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From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
very
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From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading They did not, however, again form themselves into one body, till the beginning of October, when news having reached them that a large army, under fiercer leaders, was to be sent by the Republic for their extermination, it became necessary to take some decided step for their own protection.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Some jealousy had arisen among the Generals; and on the death of Cathelineau, d'Elbée had been chosen Commander-in-Chief, through the influence of those who were envious of the popularity of M. de Lescure.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading After the re-capture of Durbellière, and the liberation of Santerre, the Vendeans again assembled in arms in different portions of the revolted district, and fought their battles always with valour, and not unfrequently with success.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Vendean Generals then decided to call together all the men they could collect at Chatillon, a town in the very centre of their country, and there also to prepare such a quantity of military stores and ammunition, as would make the place a useful and secure basis for their movements.
