used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
CompletingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
ditchnounUS /dɪtʃ/
a long narrow excavation in the earth
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
increase twofold
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
being one more than seven
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
entrenchmentnounUS /enˈtrentʃmənt/
an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
at any time
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
inducesverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪz/
third-person singular of “induce” — cause to arise
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
portholes
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From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
make square
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
stockadenounUS /ˈstɑːkeɪd/
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
tamped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Original in construction, as necessity ever induces the unusual, it was nevertheless formidable.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading To the east was a double board wall with earth tamped between: a solid curb higher than the head of a tall man.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Completing the square, to the south and west stretched a chain of oak posts set close together and pierced, as were the other walls of the stockade, by numerous portholes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To the north was a typical entrenchment with a ditch, and a parapet eight feet high.
Yankton
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From this reading DISCOVERY More than a mere name was Fort Yankton.
