used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
axesnounUS /ˈæksɪz/
plural of “ax” — an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
block-house
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From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
clapboarded
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From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
defendersnounUS /dɪˈfendərz/
plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
dovetailverbUS /ˈdʌvteɪl/
fit together tightly, as if by means of a dovetail
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
enablingadjectiveUS /eˈneɪbəlɪŋ/
providing legal power or sanction
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
fire-lands
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From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
many times at short intervals
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
HuronnounUS /ˈhjuːrɑːn/
the 2nd largest of the Great Lakes
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
logsnounUS /lɔːɡz/
plural of “log” — a segment of the trunk of a tree when stripped of branches
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
palisadenounUS /ˌpælɪˈseɪd/
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
projectedadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektəd/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
Strong's
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From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strong’s block-house so frequently alluded to in the foregoing pages, had been erected as a place of refuge for the inhabitants of the “fire-lands.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The second story projected five feet over the first, thus enabling the defenders to fire upon any foe that might attempt to force the lower doors.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The heavy logs were secured in the old dovetail fashion, and the roof was doubly clapboarded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a large structure, capable of affording shelter for fifty families, and built with a view to strength and endurance.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The Huron river lay fifty yards from the front palisade of the block-house, which stood at the foot of a hill, cleared by the settlers’ axes.
