1868
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From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
battle-field
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From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
placed in a grave
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
CanadiansnounUS /kəˈneɪdiənz/
plural of “canadian” — a native or inhabitant of Canada
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
at any time
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
Fitzgibbon
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From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
death of a person
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
ten 10s
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
Laura
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From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
Lundy's
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From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
the force of workers available
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
monumentnounUS /ˈmɑːnjuːmənt/
a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
ninety-threeadjective
being three more than ninety
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
not any; not one
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
PALK
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From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
Secord
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From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading * * * * * He that is down needs fear no fall; He that is low, no pride; He that is humble ever shall Have God to be his guide.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
at the time that
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
which person or people
From this reading She gave her message to Lieutenant Fitzgibbon, who praised her bravery and made her comfortable for the rest of the night.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Her warning prepared the little garrison for the attack which took place next day, and so well were the plans made that the fifty men under Fitzgibbon compelled the American force of five hundred soldiers to surrender, almost without a struggle.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A handsome monument was erected over her grave by Canadians, who wished to do honor to the great courage of the woman who saved her countrymen from danger and defeat.--HELEN PALK.
a late time of life
From this reading Laura Secord lived to be ninety-three years old, and when she died in 1868, she was buried beside her husband on the ground which had been the old battle-field of Lundy’s Lane.
