used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
speak to
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STERILE PROSPECT AND THE LONELY TRAVELLER.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
aspireverbUS /əˈspaɪr/
have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
Chatahoochie
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From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
CherokeenounUS /ˈtʃerəkiː/
the Iroquoian language spoken by the Cherokee
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
Chestatee
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From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
distancesnounUS /ˈdɪstənsəz/
plural of “distance” — the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
fruitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfruːtfəl/
productive or conducive to producing in abundance
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
GeorgianounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/
a state in southeastern United States; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE STERILE PROSPECT AND THE LONELY TRAVELLER.
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 Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
most important element
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
on one occasion
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE STERILE PROSPECT AND THE LONELY TRAVELLER.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
STERILEadjectiveUS /ˈsterəl/
incapable of reproducing
From this reading THE STERILE PROSPECT AND THE LONELY TRAVELLER.
territoriesnounUS /ˈterətɔːriz/
plural of “territory” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STERILE PROSPECT AND THE LONELY TRAVELLER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
TRAVELLERnounUS /ˈtrævələr/
a person who changes location
From this reading THE STERILE PROSPECT AND THE LONELY TRAVELLER.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
undulations
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From this reading The scene is kept from monotony, however, by the undulations of the earth, and by frequent hills which sometimes aspire to a more elevated title.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
wayfarernoun
a pedestrian who walks from place to place
From this reading Here, the wayfarer finds himself lost in a long reach of comparatively barren lands.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The route to which we now address our attention, lies at nearly equal distances between the main trunk of the Chatahoochie and that branch of it which bears the name of the Chestatee, after a once formidable, but now almost forgotten tribe.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Our scene lies in the upper part of the state of Georgia, a region at this time fruitful of dispute, as being within the Cherokee territories.
