used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
Abner
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From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
(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 He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
county-seat
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From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
Dudley
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From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
set up or found
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
destroyed or killed
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
heedingverbUS /ˈhiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
Hinkson's
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From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
HOUSE-RAISIN
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From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
ten 10s
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
occurring by chance
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
notchedadjectiveUS /nɑːtʃt/
notched like a saw with teeth pointing toward the apex
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
possessing material wealth
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading He had enough money for the first payment, and Mason Rogers became security for the rest of the purchase price.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Early in November he had purchased of Simon Lucky his "head right" to four hundred acres, for four hundred and fifty dollars.
in the near future
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading THE "HOUSE-RAISIN'" Soon after coming to the neighborhood, Abner Dudley, heeding the advice of Mason Rogers, had gone to see the tract of land lying on Hinkson's Creek.
transferverbUS /trænˈsfɜːr/
transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
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 After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
well-timbered
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From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
well-watered
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From this reading He found it to be all that Rogers had said of it--a rich, well-watered, well-timbered body of land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After making a rough survey of the land, and recording the transfer in the land office at the county-seat, Dudley, with his ax, notched the corner trees of his purchase, and thus took formal possession.
