in addition
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
AMBUSCADEnoun
the act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise
From this reading THE AMBUSCADE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
bordermen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
collectingnounUS /kəˈlektɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
an opposing military force
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
to or in any or all places
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
the head of a state government
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
a message received and understood
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
something that is lost
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
the force of workers available
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
ProphetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMBUSCADE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
Vincennes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
WabashnounUS /ˈwɔːbæʃ/
a tributary of the Ohio River that rises in western Ohio and flows southwestward across Indiana
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vincennes, on the Wabash, was the seat of government chosen by Harrison, as Governor of that territory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the mean time his spies were everywhere gathering such information as they could of the position and designs of the enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
which person or people
From this reading In choosing these men, Harrison showed great knowledge of the Indian character, and for this reason his most trusted scouts were from that class of bordermen who, trained in border warfare, had also suffered loss at their hands.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he was gradually collecting his forces for the coming struggle which he was assured must come, with the Indians under the control of Tecumseh and the Prophet.
