adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
acquaintancenounUS /əˈkweɪntəns/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
ADVENTUREverbUS /ædˈventʃər/
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN CANADA.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
AmericanounUS /əˈmerəkə/
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN CANADA.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
banknounUS /bæŋk/
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
CANADAnounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN CANADA.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
crossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/
having made preparations
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
easyadjectiveUS /ˈiːzi/
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
enemynounUS /ˈenəmi/
an opposing military force
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
FallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
fordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
FortnounUS /fɔːrt/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
head-quarters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTURE IN CANADA.
inconsiderableadjective
too small or unimportant to merit attention
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
Maurice
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From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
militaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɪləteri/
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
newly-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
NiagaranounUS /naɪˈæɡrə/
waterfall in Canada is the Horseshoe Falls; in the United States it is the American Falls
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
O'FlahertynounUS /oʊˈfleɪhərti/
Irish writer of short stories (1896-1984)
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
occupiedadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪd/
held or filled or in use
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
officersnounUS /ˈɔːfəsərz/
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
oppositeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəzət/
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
outpostnounUS /ˈaʊtpoʊst/
a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
practicableadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəbəl/
usable for a specific purpose
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
rivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
safeadjectiveUS /seɪf/
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
sidenounUS /saɪd/
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
situationnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃən/
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
succournoun
assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading The officers of this party were our old acquaintance Tom O'Flaherty, and our newly-made one Maurice Malone.
TowardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
warnounUS /wɔːr/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
wheneverconjunctionUS /weˈnevər/
at any time that; every time that
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading The Fort, in itself inconsiderable, was only of importance as commanding a part of the river where it was practicable to ford, and where the easy ascent of the bank offered a safe situation for the enemy to cross over, whenever they felt disposed to carry the war into our territory.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Towards the close of the last war with America, a small detachment of military occupied the little block house of Fort Peak, which, about eight miles from the Falls of Niagara, formed the last outpost on the frontier.
YorknounUS /jɔːrk/
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading There having been, however, no threat of invasion in this quarter, and the natural strength of the position being considerable, a mere handful of men, with two subaltern officers, were allotted for this duty--such being conceived ample to maintain it till the arrival of succour from head-quarters, then at Little York, on the opposite side of the lake.
