Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

plural of “approach” — ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

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From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a small inlet

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

characterized by great determination

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

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From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

past form of “encamp” — live in or as if in a tent

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

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 When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

set up or found

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

seize on its way

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a popular brand of jeans

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

most important element

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

engage in

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

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From this reading Montcalm reconnoitred the position.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

held or filled or in use

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

above and across; more than

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Montcalm reconnoitred the position.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Montcalm reconnoitred the position.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

move hurridly

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

a military action in which besieged troops burst forth from their position

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He had, at first, intended to attack and carry the intrenched camp, but he found that it was too strong to be taken by a rush.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading He gave orders that the cannon were to be disembarked at a small cove, about half a mile from the fort, and near this he placed his main camp.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

at the time that

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

during the time that

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the skirmishing round Fort Henry was over, La Corne, with a body of Indians, occupied the road that led to Fort Edward; and Levis encamped close by, to support him, and check any sortie the English might make from their intrenched camp.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He therefore determined to attack the fort, itself, by regular approaches from the western side, while the force of Levis would intercept any succour which might come from Fort Edward, and cut off the retreat of the garrison in that direction.