Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

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From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

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

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

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

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

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

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

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From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

your usual mood

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

decree or designate beforehand

From this reading DOOM.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

divisible by two

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

in a willing manner

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

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

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

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

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

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

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

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

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

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

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

not any; not one

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

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

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

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

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

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From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

lower in rank or importance

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

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

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

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

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

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

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

under normal conditions

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

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From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

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

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Curiosity brought many to the spot from portions of country twenty, thirty, and even forty miles off--for, usually well provided with good horses, the southron finds a difference of ten or twenty miles no great matter.

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

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

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

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

which person or people

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Judges and lawyers, soldiers and citizens and farmers--all classes were duly represented, and a more wholesome and subordinate disposition in that quarter, may be inferred as duly resulting from the crowd.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The village of Chestatee was crowded with visiters of all descriptions.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Such had been the reputation of the region here spoken of, not less for its large mineral wealth than for the ferocious character of those in its neighborhood, that numbers, who would not otherwise have adventured, now gladly took advantage of the great excitement, and the presence of so many, to examine a section of country of which they had heard so much.