1793
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From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
Abner
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From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ERRAND OF MERCY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
Boones
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From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
Clair
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From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
DefiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
ERRANDnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading AN ERRAND OF MERCY.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
fortsnounUS /fɔːrts/
plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
Harmar
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From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
Kentons
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From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading AN ERRAND OF MERCY.
MoodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ERRAND OF MERCY.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
RecoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
St
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From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
StarkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading He had served as a scout under Harmar, St. Clair and Scott, and was among the first to offer his valuable services to General Wayne.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
(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 Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
Wetzels
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From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moody and sullen, but at times possessed with a humor that seemed to reflect happier days; he was cherished as a friend by the Wetzels, Boones, and Kentons of the early west.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It is needless to say that they were eagerly accepted, and in the campaign of 1793 that witnessed the erection of forts Recovery and Defiance, he had proved of great worth to the invaders.
produce a literary work
From this reading Abner Stark, or Wolf Cap, was a man well known throughout Ohio and Kentucky in the border days of which we write.
