Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

have

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a borough of New York City

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

utter or proclaim insistently and noisily

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

recognizable; marked

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

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

From this reading The General made a few remarks not for publication, and obeyed.

the side of military or naval formation

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a person of German nationality

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

prudent

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

fasten with a hook

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

fix firmly or securely

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

plural of “invader” — someone who enters by force in order to conquer

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The General made a few remarks not for publication, and obeyed.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

come together

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading The General made a few remarks not for publication, and obeyed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

and nothing more

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

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 This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

in a fortunately providential manner

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading The General made a few remarks not for publication, and obeyed.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The General made a few remarks not for publication, and obeyed.

plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

precisely, exactly

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

in a serious manner

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

an expert in strategy (especially in warfare)

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

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From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

by bad luck

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

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

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

in or at the place that

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As he told me afterward, it is doubtful whether the result would have been different in any event.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Any military strategist will agree that this was the only course for the American commander to pursue under the circumstances; but unfortunately popular clamour will often have its way in republics, and in this case a violent three days’ gale--which arrived providentially, according to some of the newspapers--gave an appearance of reason to the general demand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

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

From this reading INVASION OF LONG ISLAND AND THE BATTLE OF BROOKLYN To meet this desperate situation and the enemy’s greatly superior forces, General Wood decided not to advance against the Germans, but to intrench his army across the western end of Long Island, with his left flank resting on Fort Totten, near Bayside, and his nine-mile front extending through Creedmore, Rosedale, and Valley Stream, where his right flank would be guarded from sea attack by the big guns of Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook, which would hold the German fleet at a distance.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading This gale interfered seriously with the German landing operations,--in fact, it wrecked one of their supply-ships,--and, in consequence, such strong political pressure was brought to bear upon the President that orders came from Washington to General Wood that he advance his army against the invaders and drive them into the sea.