179
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From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
182
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From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
having companions or an escort
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
block-house
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From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
carefully weighed
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
contriving
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From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
ESPIONAGEnounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading PLANS FRUSTRATED--ESPIONAGE.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
a social unit living together
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
FootnotenounUS /ˈfʊtnoʊt/
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
FRUSTRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading PLANS FRUSTRATED--ESPIONAGE.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
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 He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
most important element
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
march in a procession
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
onsetnounUS /ˈɑːnset/
the beginning or early stages
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS FRUSTRATED--ESPIONAGE.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
Scraggs
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From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
squawnoun
derogatory terms for an American Indian woman
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
steadnounUS /sted/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
strategetical
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From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
villainsnounUS /ˈvɪlənz/
plural of “villain” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
WaltonsnounUS /ˈwɔːltənz/
plural of “walton” — English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading This measure failed, for the simple reason that he had mistaken the house, and a family by the name of Scraggs suffered in the stead of his intended victim.[A] [Footnote A: "Western Adventure," page 179-182.]
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With these villains he intended to attack the house of the Waltons, while the main body of the savages made their onset upon the bulk of the settlement, including the block-house.
a Caucasian
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
which person or people
From this reading Durant, who considered himself a perfect genius in contriving strategetical measures, now turned all his attention to the execution of the secret plans he had matured.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He first accompanied a body of Indians, who were ready to march upon the settlements of Kentucky, with a select few, to whom he had confided his intentions of capturing a white squaw.
