used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
Alamatua
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From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
the lower side of anything
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
BrahminnounUS /ˈbrɑːmɪn/
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
Catskill
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From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
ellipticaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlɪptɪkəl/
rounded like an egg
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
encloses
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From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
extolledverbUS /ɪkˈstoʊld/
inflected form of “extol” — praise, glorify, or honor
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
fatiguenounUS /fəˈtiːɡ/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
fifty-twoadjective
being two more than fifty
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
at a previous time
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
set up or found
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
ten 10s
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
imitatorsnounUS /ˈɪmɪteɪtərz/
plural of “imitator” — someone who (fraudulently) assumes the appearance of another
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
LunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
social deportment
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
marginnounUS /ˈmɑːrdʒən/
the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
Okalbia
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From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
Okalbians
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From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
unusual or striking
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
RentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
in the near future
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
make square
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
summitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
well-broke
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From this reading A carriage and four well-broke dogs, was procured for us, and we soon reached the foot of the mountain that encloses the fortunate valley, in about fifty-two hours.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
which person or people
From this reading _Description of the Happy Valley--The laws, customs, and manners of the Okalbians--Theory of population--Rent--System of government._ The Brahmin, who was desirous of showing me what was most remarkable in this country, during the short time we intended to stay, thought this a favourable time to visit Okalbia, or the Happy Valley.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We then ascended, for about three miles, with far fatigue than I formerly experienced in climbing the Catskill mountains of my native State, and found ourselves on the summit of an extensive ridge, which formed the margin of a vast elliptical basin, the bottom of which presented a most beautiful landscape.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Okalbians are a tribe or nation, who live separated from the rest of the Lunar world, and whose wise government, prudence, industry, and integrity, are very highly extolled by all, though, by what I can learn, they have few imitators.
a late time of life
From this reading They dwell about three hundred miles north of the city of Alamatua, in a fertile valley, which they obtained by purchase about two hundred years since, and which is about equal to twenty miles square, that is, to four hundred square miles.
