used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
Braithwaite
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From this reading Major Braithwaite was standing erect near Henry.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Major Braithwaite was standing erect near Henry.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Major Braithwaite was standing erect near Henry.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
loopholesnounUS /ˈluːphoʊlz/
plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Braithwaite was standing erect near Henry.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Major Braithwaite was standing erect near Henry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
others
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From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
recurring again and again
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
having a supporting base
From this reading Major Braithwaite was standing erect near Henry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had learned the frontier patience and courage and they settled themselves down to helping--the women and all the children that were large enough--and to waiting.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The men at the palisade replied to the Indian volley, some shooting from the crest, while others sent their bullets through loopholes.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It was that of the women and children, but it was not repeated.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading AT THE FORT The cry of the warriors in the woods was answered by a single cry from the log houses.
