used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
Dalzell
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From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
the first light of day
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
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 A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
Gladwyn's
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From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
Hesters
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From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
ten 10s
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
and nothing more
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
march in a procession
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
Pontiac'snounUS /ˈpɑːntiæks/
possessive form of “pontiac” — famous chief of the Ottawa who led an unsuccessful rebellion against the British (1715-1769)
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
without speaking
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
sleeplessnessnoun
a temporary state in which you are unable (or unwilling) to sleep
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
soldiers collectively
From this reading At that hour the great gate of the fort was thrown open and the selected troops, two hundred and fifty in number, filed silently out into the intense darkness of the sultry night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The expedition intended for the surprise and destruction of Pontiac's village, and the rescue of the Hesters, was about to set forth under command of Captain Dalzell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NIGHT OF FIGHTING AND TERROR In Fort Detroit the night after that of Gladwyn's dinner party was one of sleeplessness, busy preparation, and intense, though suppressed excitement.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading In close order and without the utterance of a word they marched up the river road, the black waters gleaming dimly on their right.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As it was believed that the Indians would be less on their guard just before dawn than at any other hour of the night, the line of march was not to be taken up until two o'clock in the morning.
