adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
bastionsnounUS /ˈbæstʃənz/
plural of “bastion” — a group that defends a principle
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
blockhousenounUS /ˈblɑːkhaʊs/
a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
bristledadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪsəld/
having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
From this reading The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
cornernounUS /ˈkɔːrnər/
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
feetnounUS /fiːt/
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
fenceverbUS /fens/
enclose with a fence
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
fiftynounUS /ˈfɪfti/
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
fifty-sixadjective
being six more than fifty
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
heightnounUS /haɪt/
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
hundrednounUS /ˈhʌndrəd/
ten 10s
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
impregnableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreɡnəbəl/
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
parallelogramnoun
a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are both parallel and equal in length
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
portholes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes.
presentedverbUS /priˈzentɪd/
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
runningadjectiveUS /ˈrʌnɪŋ/
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
shapenounUS /ʃeɪp/
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
sixnounUS /sɪks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
storiesnounUS /ˈstɔːriz/
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
storynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
SurroundedadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪd/
confined on all sides
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
thickadjectiveUS /θɪk/
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 The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The blockhouse was two stories in height, the second story projecting out several feet over the first.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Fort Henry stood on a bluff overlooking the river and commanded a fine view of the surrounding country.
walknounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
wallsnounUS /wɔːlz/
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 The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The thick white oak walls bristled with portholes.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
widthnounUS /wɪdθ/
the extent of something from side to side
From this reading In shape it was a parallelogram, being about three hundred and fifty-six feet in length, and one hundred and fifty in width.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
yardnounUS /jɑːrd/
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 Surrounded by a stockade fence twelve feet high, with a yard wide walk running around the inside, and with bastions at each corner large enough to contain six defenders, the fort presented an almost impregnable defense.
