used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
(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 HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
placed in a grave
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
CherokeesnounUS /ˈtʃerəkiːz/
plural of “cherokee” — the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
confederated
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From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
DeclarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
Deering
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From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
coins made of gold
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
HOW
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From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
IndependencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
invadeverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪd/
march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
the force of workers available
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
Moultrie
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From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
not any; not one
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
patriotsnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading It happened before the Declaration of Independence was passed at Philadelphia.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
cut with a saw
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
slownessnounUS /ˈsloʊnəs/
unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
male cat
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
ToriesnounUS /ˈtɔːriːz/
plural of “tory” — an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
hard to endure
From this reading During this time Tom Deering saw service against the Cherokees and Tories; but the greater part of his time was devoted to trying to find his father.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW TWO MEN BURIED A CHEST OF GOLD THE battle of Fort Moultrie was of immense importance to all the confederated states.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Because of the slowness of travel in those days the news did not become known in the capital city and other points of the north for a month or more afterward; but it served to strengthen the patriots in their cause, and that went for much in that dark hour of doubt.
a late time of life
From this reading For three years the British made no further attempt to invade Carolina.
