used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
Braddock's
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From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by that time it was too late to go over.
Carrick
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From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Well, you certainly have a fair prospect.
commerciallyadverbUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəli/
in a commercial manner
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
compriseverbUS /kəmˈpraɪz/
be composed of
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
convoyed
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From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Well, you certainly have a fair prospect.
FLITTINGverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And by that time it was too late to go over.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, you certainly have a fair prospect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading And by that time it was too late to go over.
leasenounUS /liːs/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
engage in
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
men'snounUS /menz/
a public toilet for men
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
Pittsburg
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From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
the possibility of future success
From this reading "Well, you certainly have a fair prospect.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
riversnounUS /ˈrɪvərz/
plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
not in physical motion
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ANOTHER FLITTING Mr. Carrick convoyed his guest around Pittsburg the next day, through the Fort and the historical point of Braddock's defeat, that still rankled in men's minds.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And by that time it was too late to go over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And by that time it was too late to go over.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
(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 "Well, you certainly have a fair prospect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
which person or people
From this reading Then they looked up the parties who were quite impatient for the lease which was to comprise a tract of the water front.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A survey of the three rivers that would always make it commercially attractive, and the land over opposite.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, you certainly have a fair prospect.
