used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
batteringnounUS /ˈbætərɪŋ/
the act of subjecting to strong attack
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “This way, everybody!” called out Joseph Morris.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
every person
From this reading “This way, everybody!” called out Joseph Morris.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “We must fight for it now!”
start firing a weapon
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “We must fight for it now!”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
frontiersmen
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From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
the act of giving
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading “This way, everybody!” called out Joseph Morris.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
loopholesnounUS /ˈluːphoʊlz/
plural of “loophole” — an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading “This way, everybody!” called out Joseph Morris.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “We must fight for it now!”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “We must fight for it now!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
on one occasion
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “This way, everybody!” called out Joseph Morris.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
ramverbUS /ræm/
strike or drive against with a heavy impact
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This way, everybody!” called out Joseph Morris.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We must fight for it now!”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Half a dozen were already stationed at convenient loopholes and were pouring in a constant fire on the Frenchmen.
at the time that
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “The gate is giving way!” cried one of the frontiersmen, when the battering ram had struck it once more with tremendous force.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Several went down, but the others kept at the work.
