Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A SURPRISE.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

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

From this reading “The Indians are coming! the Indians are coming! to arms! to arms!”

weapons considered collectively

From this reading “The Indians are coming! the Indians are coming! to arms! to arms!”

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “The Indians are coming! the Indians are coming! to arms! to arms!”

traveling across

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

an opposing military force

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

ten 10s

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

something (usually a supporting document) that is enclosed in an envelope with a covering letter

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

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

From this reading “The Indians are coming! the Indians are coming! to arms! to arms!”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

and nothing more

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

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

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

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

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

in the near future

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

plural of “storm” — a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading A SURPRISE.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

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

From this reading “The Indians are coming! the Indians are coming! to arms! to arms!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

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

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading “The Indians are coming! the Indians are coming! to arms! to arms!”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading Old Captain Storms, the military head and center of the post, was the first to discover the enemy, and he gave it as his firm belief that a hot time might be expected, for he said the enemy numbered two hundred strong--that they were a war-party bent upon death and destruction.

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

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

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

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

belonging to which person

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Those living just outside of the stockade were soon within the inclosure, whose gates were then securely barred and bolted against the party of Indians that had been discovered crossing the river a short distance above the post.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.

class of small freeholders who cultivated their own land

From this reading This was the startling cry that ran from lip to lip throughout Clontarf’s Post, as the hardy yeomanry of the settlement flew to their cabins for their arms, and hurried their wives and little ones away to the block-house.