9th
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From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
(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 The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
armamentnounUS /ˈɑːrməmənt/
weaponry used by military or naval force
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
exhale hard
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
CHARLESTONnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlstən/
state capital of West Virginia in the central part of the state on the Kanawha river
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
approval
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
Deering's
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From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
being one more than seven
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
moving swiftly
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
the act of departing
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
Haddrill's
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From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
HARBORverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
immediately past
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
the force of workers available
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
Moultrie
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From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
with speed
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
redcoatsnounUS /ˈredkoʊts/
plural of “redcoat” — British soldier; so-called because of his red coat (especially during the American Revolution)
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
determined
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
male cat
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Colonel Moultrie had taken up his headquarters at Haddrill’s Point, which was being fortified; it was here that the training of his men was going forward, and the place had the appearance of quite a formidable camp.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fort itself was strengthened, more men were enlisted, and bills of credit were issued.
at the time that
From this reading The eastern sky was beginning to gray under the hand of approaching morning, when the sentinel on guard at the upper road caught the sound of flying hoofs rapidly approaching him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOW THE BRITISH SHIPS RAN FROM CHARLESTON HARBOR ON the 9th of November, which was but a few days previous to Tom Deering’s adventure with the British, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina resolved “by every military operation to oppose the passage of any British armament”; and this order was issued to the commandant at Fort Johnson, Colonel Moultrie.
a late time of life
From this reading The blow for which all had been waiting seemed now about to be struck; the redcoats and patriots were about to grapple in that fierce struggle which was to last eight long years and set a continent free.
