AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
AdvanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
AdventureverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
AlabamanounUS /ˌæləˈbæmə/
a state in the southeastern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
AlarmnounUS /əˈlɑːrm/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
AnecdotesnounUS /ˈænəkdoʊts/
plural of “anecdote” — short account of an incident (especially a biographical one)
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
BattlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
CarnagenounUS /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/
the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
ChagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
CreeksnounUS /kriːks/
plural of “creek” — a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
CrockettnounUS /ˈkrɑːkɪt/
United States frontiersman and Tennessee politician who died at the siege of the Alamo (1786-1836)
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
DavidnounUS /ˈdeɪvɪd/
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
Desolations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
EnlistmentnounUS /enˈlɪstmənt/
a period of time spent in military service
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
ForestnounUS /ˈfɔːrəst/
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
formeradjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmər/
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
FriendlieradjectiveUS /ˈfrendliər/
comparative of “friendly” — characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
IndiansnounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
LifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The Soldier Life.
listenedverbUS /ˈlɪsənd/
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Crockett was not a quarrelsome man.
MarchverbUS /mɑːrtʃ/
march in a procession
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
MidnightnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
Mimms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
Moon-light
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Crockett was not a quarrelsome man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
PatriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
pealnounUS /piːl/
a deep prolonged sound (as of thunder or large bells)
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
PicturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading Crockett was not a quarrelsome man.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
Remonstrances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
RendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
renewalnounUS /rɪˈnuːəl/
the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
sanguinaryadjective
accompanied by bloodshed
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
ScenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
scenesnounUS /siːnz/
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
SoldiernounUS /ˈsoʊldʒər/
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The Soldier Life.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
StoicismnounUS /ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy holding that virtue is the only true good, and that emotional self-control leads to inner serenity.
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
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 David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
talesnounUS /teɪlz/
plural of “tale” — 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 David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Soldier Life.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
trumpetverbUS /ˈtrʌmpət/
proclaim on, or as if on, a trumpet
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
WarnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
War'snounUS /wɔːrz/
possessive form of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Crockett was not a quarrelsome man.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The awful massacre at Fort Mimms, by the Creek Indians, summoned, as with a trumpet peal, the whole region to war.
WifenounUS /waɪf/
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
WoenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading War with the Creeks.--Patriotism of Crockett.--Remonstrances of his Wife.--Enlistment.--The Rendezvous.--Adventure of the Scouts.--Friendlier Indians.--A March through the Forest.--Picturesque Scene.--The Midnight Alarm.--March by Moon-light.--Chagrin of Crockett.--Advance into Alabama.--War's Desolations.--Indian Stoicism.--Anecdotes of Andrew Jackson.--Battles, Carnage, and Woe.
yearningsnounUS /ˈjɜːrnɪŋz/
plural of “yearning” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading David Crockett had listened eagerly to stories of Indian warfare in former years, and as he listened to the tales of midnight conflagration and slaughter, his naturally peaceful spirit had no yearnings for the renewal of such sanguinary scenes.
