Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

the state of being absent

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

later than; following

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

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

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

make a mathematical calculation or computation

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

the state of being imprisoned

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

the process of gradually becoming inferior

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

lacking protection or support

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

an opposing military force

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

past form of “extricate” — release from entanglement of difficulty

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

a social unit living together

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

plural of “foe” — an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

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

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

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

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

ten 10s

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

a midwestern state in north-central United States

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

of great significance or value

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

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

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

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 Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

plural of “lick” — a salt deposit that animals regularly lick

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

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 Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

as might be expected

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

densely populated

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

-ing form of “recapture” — experience anew

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

of superior grade

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

required or under orders

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

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

From this reading Not long before the return of Boone, this important post had been put under the care of Major Smith, an active and intelligent officer.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading He repaired thither, and put the station, with great labor and fatigue, in a competent state of defence.

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

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Boonesborough, though the most populous and important station in Kentucky, had been left by the abstraction of so many of the select inhabitants in the captivity of the Blue Licks, by the absence of Colonel Clarke in Illinois, and by the actual decay of the pickets, almost defenceless.

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

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

dangerously unstable and unpredictable

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

interact in a certain way

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Six hundred Indians attack Boonesborough--Boone and Captain Smith go out to treat with the enemy under a flag of truce, and are extricated from a treacherous attempt to detain them as prisoners--Defence of the fort--The Indians defeated--Boone goes to North Carolina to bring bark his family.

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

From this reading It will naturally be supposed that foes less wary and intelligent, than those from whom Boone had escaped, after they had abandoned the hope of recapturing him, would calculate to find Boonesborough in readiness for their reception.