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abrupt
a brupt' |
adj happening suddenly without warning.
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The British were suprised by the abrupt cannon firing.
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achieve
a chieve' |
v. to do what one sets out to do
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Even though the Americans did not have a lot of soldiers, they achieved their goal of defeating the British.
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attempt
at tempt' |
v. to try; to make an effort
n. a try |
Nathan Hale's attempt to get secret informaton from the British failed.
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contempt
con tempt' |
n. a feeling that someone or something is bad or unworthy
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The Americans felt nothing but contempt for the British who taxed them unfairly.
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entertain
en ter tain' |
v. 1) to interest and amuse 2) to have guests 3) to have in mind.
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General Schuyler entertained himself by cutting down trees to slow the British progress.
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glimpse
glimpse' |
v. to get a quick look at
n. a quick or hasty look |
The Americans were thrilled to get a glimpse of their new flag flying over Fort Stanwix for the first time.
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mock
mock' |
v.to make fun of
adj. not real |
The Americans mocked the British by flying their flag upside down.
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persist
per sist' |
v. 1) to keep on doing or trying 2) to go on and on
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In spite of many loses, the American's persisted and finally defeated the British.
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persuade
per suade' |
v. to win someone over by arguing or asking.
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The American's finally persuaded the British to surrender.
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phase
phase' |
n. a stage in a series of changes
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The next phase after the Revoluntionary War was to build a new nation.
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quaint
quaint' |
adj odd or unusual in a pleasing or old fashion way.
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The American flag brings quaint memories to soldiers.
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recall
re call' |
v. 1) to remember 2) to call or take back
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The sons of the Patriots recall fondly the memories of their fathers.
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reject
re ject' |
v. to refuse to accept or use
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The Americans rejected the taxation of the Parliment.
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revise
re vise' |
v 1) to go over carefully in order; to correct or improve 2) to change in order; to bring up to date.
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The British revised their plans in 1777.
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sensitive
sen' si tive |
adj quick to notice or feel 2) easily affected by even slight change
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The British were sensitive to their loose of supplies.
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