used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
in addition
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
Boonesborough
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
disheartenedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
start firing a weapon
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
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 The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
the force of workers available
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
and nothing more
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
an amount of time
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
RaidsnounUS /reɪdz/
plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
without much difficulty
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
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 Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
soldiers collectively
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Raids by the Indians occurred frequently, not only at Boonesborough, but also at the other settlements, until more than one pioneer became so disheartened that he gave up the contest and returned to the East.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More than this, the English were only too glad to give the Indians a hand against the settlers at every opportunity.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The war with England was at its height and the red men knew that it was impossible for the colonists to send any troops to the West to subdue them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Daniel Boone felt that a stand must be taken, and the Indians must be taught a lesson they would not readily forget.
a late time of life
From this reading IN A FOREST FIRE This period has well been called the “dark and bloody” years of life in Kentucky.
