used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
any thing at all
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
the act of burning something
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
FailingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
set up or found
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
how
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From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
hutsnounUS /hʌts/
plural of “hut” — temporary military shelter
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
intrepiditynounUS /ˌɪnˈtrepɪdətiː/
resolute courageousness
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
most important element
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
with speed
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
sloopnounUS /sluːp/
a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
precisely as stated
From this reading Failing in this, they had made a show of hostility, but had not really attempted anything very serious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The season was against anything like a settled siege, and they had retreated quickly to their own quarters.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For the French force sent against them had been a strong one, well equipped, and hopeful of surprising the place and carrying it by a coup de main.
at the time that
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
William
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From this reading The intrepidity of the officer in command, and the alertness and courage of the Rangers, had saved Fort William Henry from one threatened disaster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the French had fairly retreated, after having been forced to content themselves with the burning of the boats and the unfinished sloop and certain of the surrounding huts and buildings, the English found out from their prisoners how great their peril had been.
