used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
contingenciesnounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsiz/
plural of “contingency” — a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
extinguishverbUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
put an end to; kill
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
start firing a weapon
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
flankers
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From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WORST.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
Honeywood
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From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
a social unit living together
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
come together
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
NeighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
the middle of the day
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WORST.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WORST.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
they'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
troughsnounUS /trɔːfs/
plural of “trough” — a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Neighbors," said Honeywood, "there are too many of them for us to meet in the field.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was fortunate for these settlers, that, in view of contingencies, they had made thorough preparations for defence.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If we wait in the fort for them to attack us, they'll first burn our houses and barns, kill the cattle, tread down or pull up the corn: that is too green to burn, but the grain is not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By noon of that day their household effects had been removed to the fort, troughs filled with water to extinguish fire, and the cannon in the flankers loaded.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading PREPARING FOR THE WORST.
