used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
the act of burning something
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
despatched
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From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
Drummond
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From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
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 Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
an opposing military force
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
evacuateverbUS /ɪˈvækjəeɪt/
move out of an unsafe location into safety
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
ten 10s
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
invadersnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdərz/
plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
Lieutenant-General
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From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
maraudingadjectiveUS /mərˈɔːdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
McClure
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From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
NIAGARAnounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
on one occasion
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
pillagingnounUS /ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading McClure, the American general, fell back on Niagara and Fort George, and, fearing an attack in force, and his garrison being much reduced, resolved to evacuate the fort and abandon the country.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
determined
From this reading Lieutenant-General Drummond assumed command, and at once resolved to regain possession of Fort George.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
TRAGEDYnounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A DARK TRAGEDY--THE BURNING OF NIAGARA.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The victory of the British arms in Lower Canada led to vigorous efforts to drive the American invaders out of the upper province.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Early in December he despatched Colonel Murray from Burlington Heights with a force of five hundred regulars and Indians to drive in the marauding bands of the enemy that were pillaging the country.
