used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
at or in the front
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
(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 While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːdid/
having a body or a body of a specified kind; often used in combination
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
coloniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
Dunmore's
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From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
divisible by two
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
a social unit living together
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
freemennounUS /ˈfriːmen/
plural of “freeman” — a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
the head of a state government
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
and nothing more
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
raidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
an educational institution
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading As Jackson River was a frontier settlement, the farmers met at the school house and made preparations for defense.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
traceableadjectiveUS /ˈtreɪsəbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) able to be traced to
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
uprisingnounUS /əˈpraɪzɪŋ/
organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All able bodied freemen between the ages of fifteen and fifty were enrolled in the local militia.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All realized that serious days were ahead for the colony, which must not only suppress the Indians, but be prepared to join with the other colonies in resisting, even by force of arms, the oppressive measures adopted by the mother country.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the majority of the settlers attributed the uprising to Governor Dunmore’s agency, the better informed knew that it was traceable to the murder of the Logan family.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beginning with the abduction of the children, the whole Virginia frontier was subjected to Indian raids.
