Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

a stronghold that is reinforced for protection from enemy fire; with apertures for defensive fire

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

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From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

set up or found

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

a holding device

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

ten 10s

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

the force of workers available

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

a person who carries a message

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

and nothing more

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

something having the property of being analogous to something else

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

-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 All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

the activity of protecting someone or something

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

cut with a saw

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

in the near future

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

believed likely

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading All through the night the garrison had been preparing as soon as daylight came to depart from the fort to carry aid to the men at Hoy's Station.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A DECOY AND AN ATTACK The fort at Bryant's Station was for the protection of forty cabins placed in parallel lines upon a little hill on the bank of the Elkhorn River.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

at the time that

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Afterward it was learned that the Indians were listening all through the night to the sounds of the activities within the fort, and when they saw the lights gleaming from the blockhouse and the cabins they must have suspected that news of their coming already had been received by the inmates.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading A messenger had brought word to Bryant's Station of the defeat which almost had overwhelmed Holder and his men.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If Girty's band of six hundred Indians had arrived a few hours later they would have found in the fort only a few women and children, besides a small number of old men, unable to fight.