used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The council was short, and it was held in the darkness with the soldiers all about.
(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 It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
in addition
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
commandersnounUS /kəˈmændərz/
plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The council was short, and it was held in the darkness with the soldiers all about.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The council was short, and it was held in the darkness with the soldiers all about.
DECISIVEadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
Kenton
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From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
and nothing more
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The council was short, and it was held in the darkness with the soldiers all about.
in the near future
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
precisely as stated
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The manner and great reputation of Boone inspired the utmost confidence, and they were very anxious not only to hear what he said, but also to do what he suggested.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE DECISIVE BATTLE The white army was soon hidden in the forest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A mile from the river it stopped, and the two commanders held a short conference with Boone and Kenton.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was, beyond a fact, the largest force of its kind that had yet assembled in this region, but it disappeared as completely as if it had ceased to be at all.
