15th
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From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
advanceverbUS /ədˈvæns/
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
batteriesnounUS /ˈbætəriz/
plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
chosennounUS /ˈtʃoʊzən/
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
Conformablyadverb
in a conformable manner
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
defences
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From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
directedadjectiveUS /dərˈektəd/
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
exhaustless
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From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
fallingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlɪŋ/
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
fireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
flotillanounUS /floʊˈtɪlə/
a United States Navy fleet consisting of two or more squadrons of small warships
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
fortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
fortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
Gerald
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From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
Grantham
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From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
gunsnounUS /ɡʌnz/
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
inhabitantsnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
mannedadjectiveUS /mænd/
having a crew
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
OnepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
ordersnounUS /ˈɔːrdərz/
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
renderedverbUS /ˈrendərd/
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
sailorsnounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
SandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
shotnounUS /ʃɑːt/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
successiveadjectiveUS /səkˈsesɪv/
in regular succession without gaps
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
townnounUS /taʊn/
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
volcanonounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊ/
a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
vomitingnounUS /ˈvɑːmətɪŋ/
the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As, however, it was by no means the intention of the General to do injury to the inhabitants, no obstacle was opposed to the attempts of the enemy to get it under, and the flames were as often and as speedily extinguished.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading One of these batteries, manned principally by sailors, was under the direction of Gerald Grantham, whose look out duty had been in a great degree rendered unnecessary, by the advance of the English flotilla up the river, and who had consequently been appointed to this more active service.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Conformably with the orders of the British General, the siege of the American fortress was commenced on the day following that of the mutual exchange of flags.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
woodnounUS /wʊd/
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading During the whole of Saturday, the 15th of August, the British guns had continued to play upon the fort, vomiting shot and shell as from an exhaustless and angry volcano-- and several of the latter falling short, the town which was of wood had been more than once set on fire.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading The elevated ground above the village of Sandwich, immediately opposite to the enemy's fort, was chosen for the erection of three batteries, from which a well sustained and well directed fire was kept up for several successive days, yet without effecting any practicable breach in their defences.
