used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
eagerly desirous
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
set up or found
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
a long fixed look
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
engage in
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
the force of workers available
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
MiaminounUS /maɪˈæmi/
a member of the extinct Algonquian people formerly living in northern Indiana and southern Michigan
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
and nothing more
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
others
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From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
Otto
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From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
PRIMITIVEadjectiveUS /ˈprɪmətɪv/
belonging to an early stage of technical development; characterized by simplicity and (often) crudeness
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
providentiallyadverb
in a fortunately providential manner
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
move hurridly
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
scalenounUS /skeɪl/
an ordered reference standard
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
have in common
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
Shawanoe
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From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
propel through the air
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The brief respite thus afforded Jack and Otto enabled them to make a closer survey of the shelter which had presented itself so providentially to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
unnaturaladjectiveUS /ənˈnætʃərəl/
not in accordance with or determined by nature; contrary to nature
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
at the time that
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A PRIMITIVE FORT The sharp repulse of the Indians delayed rush which, as has been said, could ended only in the discomfiture of the defenders.
which person or people
From this reading The occurrence proved that the first warriors to scale the walls were certain to share the fate of him who had already made the attempt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They found little not apparent to their terrified gaze when they scrambled within.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With such knowledge it would be unnatural to expect any Shawanoe or Miami to throw himself into the breach, since, as a rule, men are not anxious to sacrifice themselves for others.
