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The sign of the prophet

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The sign of the prophet is here in full — 267 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

By J. B. (James Ball) Naylor • Curated US English Learning Edition
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In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.
War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.
In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.
In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.
Thus had closed the year.
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The sign of the prophet

Chapter XIV

Chapter 14 of The sign of the prophet is here in full — 267 sentences across 54 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/53 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.
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War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.
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In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.
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In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.
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Thus had closed the year.
/ðʌs hæd kloʊzd ðə jɪr/

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braves noun US /breɪvz/

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading “In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.”

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Detroit noun US /dɪˈtrɔɪt/

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading “In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.”

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Forts noun US /fɔːrts/

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading “In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.”

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Mackinaw noun US /ˈmækənɔː/

a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material

From this reading “In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.”

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Raisin noun US /ˈreɪzɪn/

dried grape

From this reading “In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.”

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surrendered verb US /sərˈendərd/

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading “In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.”

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unsuccessful adjective US /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading “In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.”

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Wayne noun US /weɪn/

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading “In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.”

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1

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laid siege adjective + noun

In this reading “In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.”

375 times in 426,212 chapters
early autumn adjective + noun

In this reading “In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.”

597 times in 426,212 chapters
latter part adjective + noun

In this reading “In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.”

3,197 times in 426,212 chapters
into the hands preposition + article + noun counted as “into … hands”

In this reading “In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.”

8,967 times in 426,212 chapters

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1812

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From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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1813

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From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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AugustnounUS /ˈɑːɡəst/

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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baselyadverb

in a despicable, ignoble manner

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/

the two together, not just one

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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bravesnounUS /breɪvz/

plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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closedadjectiveUS /kloʊzd/

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Thus had closed the year.

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commander-in-chiefnoun

the officer who holds the supreme command

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/

made known or openly avowed

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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DetroitnounUS /dɪˈtrɔɪt/

the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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EnglishnounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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FortnounUS /fɔːrt/

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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FortsnounUS /fɔːrts/

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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GreatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

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

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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HullnounUS /hʌl/

dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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InprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/

set down according to a plan

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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latteradjectiveUS /ˈlætər/

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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MackinawnounUS /ˈmækənɔː/

a short plaid coat made of made of thick woolen material

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
Maumee

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From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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Meigs

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From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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metverbUS /met/

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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partnounUS /pɑːrt/

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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placesnounUS /ˈpleɪsəz/

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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Prophet's

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From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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RaisinnounUS /ˈreɪzɪn/

dried grape

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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RivernounUS /ˈrɪvər/

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

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SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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siegenounUS /siːdʒ/

the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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StatesnounUS /steɪts/

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/

past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

From this reading In July, Fort Mackinaw had fallen into the hands of the English; in August, Hull had basely surrendered at Detroit, and the Americans had met defeat at the River Raisin.

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary · Princeton WordNet 3.1
thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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ThusadverbUS /ðʌs/

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus had closed the year.

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toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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troopsnounUS /truːps/

soldiers collectively

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/

not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War between the United States and Great Britain had been declared in June, 1812.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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WaynenounUS /weɪn/

United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)

From this reading In the early autumn—September—the Prophet’s braves had laid siege to Forts Wayne and Harrison, but had been unsuccessful at both places.

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WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In the latter part of April, 1813, General Harrison, commander-in-chief of the Western troops, was at Fort Meigs, upon the Maumee.

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yearnounUS /jɪr/

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Thus had closed the year.

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