used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
in addition
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
Binkus
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From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
ChamplainnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
FrontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
GeneralsnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlz/
plural of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
Herkimer
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From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
HOW
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From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
and nothing more
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
massacredverbUS /ˈmæsəkərd/
past form of “massacre” — kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
information about recent and important events
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
not any; not one
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
Schuyler
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From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
SHIFTEDverbUS /ˈʃɪftɪd/
past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
SKEER
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From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
SOLOMONproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
express in speech
From this reading "He knows the Indian as no other man knows him and can speak his language and he also knows the bush," Schuyler had written.
the season of growth
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
Tryon
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From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Frontier settlers in Tryon County were being massacred by Indians.
in or at the place that
From this reading "If there is any place on earth where his help is needed just now, it is here."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Generals Herkimer and Schuyler had written to Washington, asking for the services of the famous scout, Solomon Binkus, in that region.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading HOW SOLOMON SHIFTED THE SKEER In the spring news came of a great force of British which was being organized in Canada for a descent upon New York through Lake Champlain.
