used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
clamoredverbUS /ˈklæmərd/
past form of “clamor” — make loud demands
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
DETROITnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/
the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
doled
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From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
Donald
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From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
hissverbUS /hɪs/
make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
of great significance or value
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
incessantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsesənt/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
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 BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
loop-hole
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From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
the force of workers available
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
a particular point in time
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
not any; not one
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
an amount of time
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
ProvisionsnounUS /prəˈvɪʒənz/
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
rigornounUS /ˈrɪɡər/
something hard to endure
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
not often
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Although, after the first outbreak, no general attack had been made on the place, the rigor of its siege had not for a moment been relaxed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
sparinglyadverbUS /ˈsperɪŋli/
to a meager degree or in a meager manner
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT AT FORT DETROIT The month elapsed since Donald left Detroit had been to the imprisoned garrison of that important post a period of gloom and incessant anxiety.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Provisions became so scarce that every ounce of food was carefully collected in one place, kept under guard, and sparingly doled out each morning.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
venomousadjectiveUS /ˈvenəməs/
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was seldom that an Indian was to be seen; but if a soldier exposed himself above the walls or at a loop-hole, the venomous hiss of a bullet instantly warned him of his peril, and of the tireless vigilance of the unseen foe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The faces of men and women grew wan and pinched with hunger, while the children clamored incessantly for food.
