Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

stick of wax with a wick in the middle

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

one of the large landmasses of the earth

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “dot” — a very small circular shape

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “encroachment” — any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

divisible by two

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

the outside boundary or surface of something

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “furnishing” — (usually plural) accessory wearing apparel

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

tiresomely long; seemingly without end

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

small in range or scope

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

enter into a log, as on ships and planes

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

plural of “longing” — prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

held or filled or in use

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

coated with paint

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

the state of being a parent

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

possessive form of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

a person who is being chased

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

-ing form of “snuff” — sniff or smell inquiringly

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

a state of social isolation

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

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From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

inspiring awe

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

plural of “trial” — the act of testing something

From this reading _Daniel Boone, his Parentage, and early Adventures._ Trials of the Colonists.--George Boone and his home.--Squire Boone.--Birth and character of Daniel Boone.--His limited education.--A pioneer's camp.--A log house and furnishings.--Annoyance of Boone on the arrival of Scotch emigrants.--His longings for adventure.--Camp meetings.--Frontier life.--Sports.--Squirrel hunting.--Snuffing the candle.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even this edge of the continent was so vast in its extent, from the southern capes of Florida to the gulf of St. Lawrence, that these colonial settlements were far separated from each other.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was but a narrow fringe upon the sea coast of North America, which was thus far occupied by the European emigrants.

during the time that

From this reading Here the painted Indians pursued their game, while watching anxiously the encroachments of the pale faces.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading They constituted but little dots in the interminable forest: the surges of the Atlantic beating upon their eastern shores, and the majestic wilderness sweeping in its sublime solitude behind them on the west.