Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

later than; following

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

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 Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

the shedding of blood resulting in murder

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

being joined in close association

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

causing destruction or much damage

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

the feeling of being alienated from other people

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

the closing section of a musical composition

From this reading THE FINALE.

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From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

a state of partial or total darkness

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

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

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

imparting strength and vitality

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

plural of “location” — a point or extent in space

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

make reference to

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

and nothing more

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

go across or through

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

inclined or disposed to peace

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

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

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

made susceptible

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

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From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

accompanied by bloodshed

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

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

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

that is looked for

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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 But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

following in time or order

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading THE FINALE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

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

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

cultivation of the land in order to raise crops

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

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

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

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

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But with these, further than to mention the facts as connected with the history of the time, we have nothing to do; and shall now forthwith pass on to the finale of our story.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

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

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

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From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

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

From this reading Month upon month rolled away, quiet succeeded to the alarm and commotion of war, hostilities between Great Britain and America ceased, and the country both east and west now began to look up from the depression and gloom which had pervaded it during its long and sanguinary struggle for independence.

which person or people

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some, however, more predisposed to financiering than their neighbors, sought only speculation; in consequence whereof the Land Offices of the Virginia Commissioners--which opened in November, after the return of the troops under Clark--were daily thronged with applicants for the best locations; whereby was laid the first grand corner-stone of subsequent litigation, disaffection, and civil discord among the pioneers.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In Kentucky the effect was really invigorating; and the settlers, who for a year past had been driven from their homes in terror and dismay--who had quitted their peaceable farming implements for the destructive weapons of strife and bloodshed--now ventured to return to their desolate firesides, and renew their honest occupations of tilling the soil.