used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
assailedverbUS /əˈseɪld/
past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
BombardmentnounUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt/
the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
Boonesborough
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From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
BowmannounUS /ˈboʊmən/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
DefeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
ExploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
MassacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
MeasuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
RetaliatoryadjectiveUS /riˈtæljətɔːri/
of or relating to or having the nature of retribution
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
ReturnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
RobbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
TreacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
TrialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
VictoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading They were assailed by a body of more than ten to one of the bravest Indian warriors, under the command of an officer in the British army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boldest in the fort felt that their situation was almost desperate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were but fifty men in the garrison at Boonesborough.
a Caucasian
From this reading The ferocity of the Indian, and the intelligence of the white man, were combined against them.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading _Victories and Defeats._ Situation of the Fort.--Indian Treachery.--Bombardment.--Boone goes to North Carolina.--New Trials.--Boone Robbed.--He Returns to Kentucky.--Massacre of Col. Rogers.--Adventure of Col. Bowman.--New Attack by the British and Indians.--Retaliatory Measures.--Wonderful Exploit.
