1779
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From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
baptizedadjectiveUS /bæpˈtaɪzd/
having undergone the Christian ritual of baptism
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
Clair
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From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
Harmar
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From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
KennannounUS /ˈkenən/
United States diplomat who recommended a policy of containment in dealing with Soviet aggression (1904-2005)
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
Kenton
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From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
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 Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
march in a procession
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
any competition
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
recurring again and again
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
St
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From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
swiftestadjectiveUS /ˈswɪftəst/
superlative of “swift” — moving very fast
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
testingnounUS /ˈtestɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to experimental test in order to determine how well something works
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This expedition of St. Clair was organized after the disastrous defeat of Harmar by the Indians, in 1779.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
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 In the course of the march from Fort Washington he had repeated opportunities of testing his surprising powers, and was admitted to be the swiftest runner of the light corps.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
which person or people
From this reading Washington, who was at this time President, determined to employ a force sufficient to crush out the savages.
belonging to which person
From this reading Another race for life, not so lengthy, but equally exciting while it lasted, is related in the historical records of Kentucky—that State whose infancy was "baptized in blood."
William
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From this reading William Kennan, a brother spirit of Kenton, Hunt, and Boone, a ranger renowned for strength and courage, had joined the expedition of St. Clair against the Indians.
