used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
attackersnounUS /əˈtækərz/
plural of “attacker” — someone who attacks
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
breastworknoun
fortification consisting of a low wall
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But while the fight continued we were tormented with doubts and fears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But while the fight continued we were tormented with doubts and fears.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But while the fight continued we were tormented with doubts and fears.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But while the fight continued we were tormented with doubts and fears.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
flashesnounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
JudgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
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 Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
the force of workers available
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
on one occasion
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
and nothing more
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
RepulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
StockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
dependable
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading But while the fight continued we were tormented with doubts and fears.
TouchstonenounUS /ˈtʌtʃstoʊn/
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But while the fight continued we were tormented with doubts and fears.
which person or people
From this reading The Repulse at the Stockade Who our new enemies were, and whence they came, we knew not.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These were once more under the command of Touchstone, who, on the termination of our fight with the pirate ships, had resumed his post at the base of our operations on land.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judging by the outer ring of flashes, it would seem that they outnumbered the defenders of the stockade by seven to one; for only twenty-five men had been left on shore on the preceding evening.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the handful of men, under the spirited leadership of the master gunner, ought to prove themselves equal to their attackers, as they had the advantage of a stout breastwork.
