used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
for the most part
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
CHRISTIE'SnounUS /ˈkrɪstiz/
possessive form of “christie” — prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
costsnounUS /kɑːsts/
pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
Donald's
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From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
earthworks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
an opposing military force
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
firebrandsnounUS /ˈfaɪərbrændz/
plural of “firebrand” — a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
ten 10s
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
set afire or burning
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
loop-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
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 Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
the force of workers available
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
naughtnounUS /nɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
and nothing more
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
a full supply
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
provisioned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
except for; apart from
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Still, it must be done, for many of the Indians were brave enough to dash across the open with blazing firebrands in hand, and these must be stopped at all costs.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
very small
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
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 There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was plenty to be done in that hot little enclosure, already filling with smoke, and only lighted by narrow loop-holes pierced in the thick walls.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fire of the enemy was chiefly directed at these, which rendered the task of watching from them most dangerous.
which person or people
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Donald's heart grew heavy as he realized the situation; but with Christie's cheery voice in his ears he could do naught save follow so brave an example and set to work with a will.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading CHRISTIE'S BRAVE DEFENCE OF HIS POST Twenty men, with scanty supplies of everything, shut up in a tiny castle of logs, and fighting against two hundred, who were well armed, well provisioned, and protected by natural earthworks, not over forty yards distant.
