Arnold, Benedict

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1. An American general of the Revolutionary War. He performed notably in the early days of the war but became bitter over several setbacks to his career. After receiving command of the American fort at West Point, New York, Arnold plotted to betray it to the British. The plan was revealed when the American forces captured Major John André of the British army, who was carrying messages between Arnold and the British. Arnold escaped to England and continued a military career, but he was widely scorned by the English.

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Calling someone a “Benedict Arnold” is to label the person a traitor.

Example Sentences

Arnold, Benedict, repulsed at Quebec, 72; surrenders West Point, 110; in Virginia, 122, 123; 77.

From George Washington by Thayer, William Roscoe

Arnold, Benedict, at Quebec; in Burgoyne's campaign; treason of.

From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward

Arnold, Benedict, attacks Quebec; at Saratoga; treason of; in British service.

From A School History of the United States by McMaster, John Bach

Arnold, Benedict, 87, 93, 94, 118, 136, 137, 143, 167-171, 173, 175, 177, 179.

From The War of Independence by Fiske, John

Johnson, Andrew, as he used to be, as he is: see Arnold, Benedict.

From The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell by Lowell, James Russell