used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
exhale hard
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
Chillicothe
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From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
deep-rootedadjective
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
DefeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
depredationsnounUS /ˌdeprəˈdeɪʃənz/
plural of “depredation” — an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
for a limitless time
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
the act of giving
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
haranguesnounUS /hərˈæŋz/
plural of “harangue” — a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
impetusnounUS /ˈɪmpətəs/
a force that moves something along
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
Indian-fighter
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From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
not one, and not any
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
by chance
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
Sandford
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From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
try to get or reach
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — 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 The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
Shawnees
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From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
TecumsehnounUS /təˈkʌmsə/
a famous chief of the Shawnee who tried to unite Indian tribes against the increasing white settlement (1768-1813)
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Instead of giving a check to the savage depredations, this really added an impetus.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
unitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The disastrous termination of the battle of Chillicothe was a severe blow to the settlements along the frontier, and none, perhaps, felt it more than our own village.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
Wetzel
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From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading The Shawnees and several tribes united, and under the harangues of their chiefs and leaders, finally believed that the whites could be still driven from their grounds forever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Defeat was not dreamed of with such ardent troops, and under the leadership of Colonel Sandford, and the experienced Indian-fighter, Wetzel.
but in spite of that
From this reading The great Tecumseh had not arisen yet to seek to stay the inevitable tide of extermination with his masterly genius, but the warriors were as numerous and their intentions as deep-rooted.
