used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
Dubois
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From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
inhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈhæbətəd/
having inhabitants; lived in
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
Kennebec
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From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
large-sized
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From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
MICAHnounUS /ˈmaɪkə/
a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
From this reading MICAH MUMMYCHOG.
migratoryadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪɡrətɔːri/
used of animals that move seasonally
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
MUMMYCHOG
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From this reading MICAH MUMMYCHOG.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
and nothing more
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
an amount of time
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
in the near future
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He soon purchased a dozen acres of land, partially cleared them, and built a large-sized, comfortable log house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
under normal conditions
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was situated not far from the Dubois house, at a short distance from the bank of the river, and on the edge of a grove of forest trees.
at the time that
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Micah inhabited his house usually only a few months during the year, as he was a cordial lover of the unbroken wilderness, and was as migratory in his habits as the native Indian.
a late time of life
From this reading About ten years before the period when this narrative begins, Micah Mummychog had come to this country from the Kennebec River, in the State of Maine.
