1785
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From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
in addition
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
Eliza
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From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
FLEMING'SnounUS /ˈflemɪŋz/
possessive form of “fleming” — British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading FLEMING'S HOTEL.
frequentedverbUS /ˈfriːkwəntɪd/
past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FLEMING'S HOTEL.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
Pittsburg
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From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
which person or people
From this reading This house, a small one, and indifferently furnished, was a favorite resort of the Indians who visited the town on trading expeditions.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading History does not, to the best of our knowledge, give us the first names of the two girls; and we will distinguish them as Eliza and Sarah.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Fleming had two daughters, who possessed considerable personal attractions, and that pride of a vain woman--_beauty_.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1785, as, also, prior and subsequent to that time, there was a hotel situated in one of the less frequented streets of Pittsburg, then the largest town west of the mountains, and kept by one Fleming, whence it derived the name of "Fleming's Hotel."
