used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
BurlingtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrlɪŋtən/
the largest city in Vermont; located in northwestern Vermont on Lake Champlain; site of the University of Vermont
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
cannot
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From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
ChamplainnounUS /ʃæmˈpleɪn/
French explorer in Nova Scotia who established a settlement on the site of modern Quebec (1567-1635)
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
extendsverbUS /ɪkˈstendz/
third-person singular of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
extensivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈstensɪvli/
in a widespread way
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
Horicon
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From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
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From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
navigatedverbUS /ˈnævəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “navigate” — travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
go across or through
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
ShermannounUS /ˈʃɜːrmən/
United States general who was commander of all Union troops in the West; he captured Atlanta and led a destructive march to the sea that cut the Confederacy in two (1820-1891)
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
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From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
steamboatsnounUS /ˈstiːmboʊts/
plural of “steamboat” — a boat propelled by a steam engine
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
successive (without a break)
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As a matter of course, my first subject is Lake Champlain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
VermontnounUS /vərˈmɑːnt/
a state in New England
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading It is the gateway between the country on the St. Lawrence and that on the Hudson, and it is therefore extensively navigated by vessels and steamboats.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The steamer Burlington, Captain Sherman, is unquestionably the finest boat in the Union; not on account of its size, but considering the admirable discipline with which it is commanded.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading In approaching it from the south, and particularly from Horicon, one is apt to form a wrong opinion of its picturesque features; but one cannot pass through it without being lavish in its praise.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It extends, in a straight line from south to north, somewhat over a hundred miles, and lies between the States of Vermont and New York.
