1813
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From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
Chesapeake
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From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
deplorableadjectiveUS /dɪˈplɔːrəbəl/
bad; unfortunate
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
depredationsnounUS /ˌdeprəˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
without deviation
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
emigratedverbUS /ˈeməɡreɪtɪd/
past form of “emigrate” — leave one's country of residence for a new one
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
an opposing military force
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
conformity or harmony
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
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 men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
maraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
MarylandnounUS /ˈmerələnd/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
not any; not one
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
remnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
not often
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the season of growth
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
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From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
SuspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
terrorizingverbUS /ˈterəraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “terrorize” — coerce by violence or with threats
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
up to a particular time
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading From this point foraging expeditions were constantly sent out, keeping the inhabitants of the neighboring shores in a constant state of uneasiness.
the topmost one of two
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading During the summer over one thousand volunteers and recruits were sent from Maryland to the Canada border, sadly as their help was needed at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The men compelled to perform constant military duty received no help from the government, and in consequence of the deplorable condition of affairs, many took their families and emigrated to the far West.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
at the time that
From this reading Many of the people of the Eastern shore, with the enemy terrorizing them, likewise abandoned their homes; for Kent Island, a point lying directly opposite the city of Annapolis, was taken possession of by the enemy early in August, and when three thousand British troops landed, it was to find but a small remnant of the population left.
which person or people
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Suspicions._ So far, with the exception of the raid into the upper Chesapeake, the eastern shore of Maryland had not suffered greatly from the enemy’s depredations, but during the spring and summer of 1813, St. Mary’s County, on the western shore, was seldom safe from marauders, who plundered and burned and destroyed till the people were reduced to extreme poverty.
