used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
in addition
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
for the reason that
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
fighternounUS /ˈfaɪtər/
someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
come together
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
the force of workers available
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
and nothing more
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
PEQUOTS
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From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
reformingverbUS /rɪˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reform” — make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
uprisingnounUS /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading He was a rough and burly man, though kind to the helpless and weak.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
a Caucasian
From this reading So far the white men had failed to meet the Indians successfully because they were reluctant to adopt their war methods.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading He was a trained soldier, and thoroughly understood the principles of warfare, not only among the whites, but also as these could be best applied to the Indians.
which person or people
From this reading THE VICTORY OVER THE PEQUOTS The next morning the children had occasion to meet Captain John Mason, that gallant Indian fighter, who was to suppress the Indian uprising.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At present he was busy with reforming the Colonial methods of defense against the Indians.
