used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
Boone's
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From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
an occurrence of something
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The Indians still continued hostile.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
farm-houses
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From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
GangsnounUS /ɡæŋz/
plural of “gang” — an association of criminals
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
HeroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading The Indians still continued hostile.
HuntersnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
a single distinct event
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The Indians still continued hostile.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
LawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
NavigatingverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
on one occasion
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
PerilousadjectiveUS /ˈperələs/
fraught with danger
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
perilsnounUS /ˈperəlz/
plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
RealmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
a safe place
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
RevisitsverbUS /riˈvɪzɪts/
third-person singular of “revisit” — visit again
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
RomanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
RowannounUS /ˈroʊən/
Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Indians still continued hostile.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
carry out
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
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 One or two farm-houses were scattered around, but at such a short distance from the fort that their inmates could at once take refuge behind its log walls, in case of alarm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading _Adventures Romantic and Perilous._ The Search for the Horse.--Navigating the Ohio.--Heroism of Mrs. Rowan.--Lawless Gangs.--Exchange of Prisoners.--Boone Revisits the Home of his Childhood.--The Realms beyond the Mississippi.--Habits of the Hunters.--Corn.--Boone's Journey to the West.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following incident gives one an idea of the nature of the conflict which continued, and of the perils which were encountered.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There was a striving station where a few settlers were collected, at a spot now called State Creek Iron Works.
