AccidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
bastionsnounUS /ˈbæstʃənz/
plural of “bastion” — a group that defends a principle
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
devoidadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔɪd/
completely wanting or lacking
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
take in solid food
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
enterprisesnounUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪz/
plural of “enterprise” — a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
HayesnounUS /heɪz/
acclaimed actress of stage and screen (1900-1993)
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
Hudson'snounUS /ˈhʌdsənz/
possessive form of “hudson” — a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
ten 10s
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
immediately past
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
NETnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
not any; not one
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
dependable
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the last three days they had little or nothing to eat.
hard to endure
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading OUT OF THE NET The last two hundred miles of their journey had been made under trying conditions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
at the time that
From this reading When, therefore, at night they came suddenly upon the shores of Hudson’s Bay, and Fort Hayes lay silent before them, they were ready for desperate enterprises.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Accidents had befallen the canoes which carried the food, and the country through which they passed was almost devoid of game.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
but in spite of that
From this reading The high stockade walls with stout bastions and small cannon looked formidable, yet there was no man of them but was better pleased that the odds were against him than with him.
