used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
Boonesborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
Chillicothe
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From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
disinterestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɪntrɪstɪd/
unaffected by self-interest
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
immigrantsnounUS /ˈɪməɡrənts/
plural of “immigrant” — a person who comes to a country where they were not born in order to settle there
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
killsnounUS /kɪlz/
plural of “kill” — the act of terminating a life
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
LicksnounUS /lɪks/
plural of “lick” — a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
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 We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
Long-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
marchedverbUS /mɑːrtʃt/
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
memoirnounUS /ˈmemwɑːr/
an account of the author's personal experiences
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
used to form the superlative
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
patriarchnounUS /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/
title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading By the Indians he was regarded as the most formidable and intelligent captain of the Long-knife; and by the settlers and immigrants as a disinterested and heroic patriarch of the infant settlements.
siegesnounUS /ˈsiːdʒɪz/
plural of “siege” — the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading He had already conducted the defence of Boonesborough, during two Indian sieges.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Boone being attacked by two Indians near the Blue Licks, kills them both--Is afterwards taken prisoner and marched to Old Chillicothe--Is adopted by the Indians--Indian ceremonies.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general estimate of his activity, vigilance, courage, and enterprise, was constantly rising.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We return to the subject of our memoir, from which the reader may imagine we have wandered too long.
