Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

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From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

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From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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 It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading VOLNEY, OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

a social unit living together

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

an established custom

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

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

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

the religious beliefs and practices of Methodists characterized by concern with social welfare and public morals

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading VOLNEY, OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

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From this reading VOLNEY, OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

a town in western Massachusetts

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

carry out

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

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

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

in the direction of

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading These people came here for two purposes: to "get land for their children," and to "take the new country for God and Methodism."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

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From this reading VOLNEY, OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading It is a Massachusetts colony from Lenox, Pittsfield, and Washington Mountain.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We are now suddenly introduced into a new country of heavy timber.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

but in spite of that

From this reading The people have settled near together, and yet so thick are the woods, and so small the clearings, that nearly every family is alone, and cannot see out in any direction but by looking up toward heaven, a habit they learned before settling in these woods.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading VOLNEY, OSWEGO COUNTY, NEW YORK.