used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
antelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
being joined in close association
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
next to; at the side of
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
EdennounUS /ˈiːdən/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
elknounUS /elk/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
at any time
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
set up or found
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
grovesnounUS /ɡroʊvz/
United States general who served as military director of the atomic bomb project (1896-1970)
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
localitiesnounUS /loʊˈkælɪtiz/
plural of “locality” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
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 Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
meltedadjectiveUS /ˈmeltəd/
changed from a solid to a liquid state
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
the force of workers available
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
MississippinounUS /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/
a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
not any; not one
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
many times at short intervals
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
others
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From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
a full supply
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
possessing material wealth
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many large tribes of Indians scattered through this country, in these and smaller valleys, beside those which the missions had attached to them.
in or at the place that
From this reading No climate could be more congenial to a full flow of animal spirits, than this region, where, upon the vegetation of the rich black soil--often twenty feet deep--game of the better class in great abundance found support.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
a Caucasian
From this reading We know not that any record has been kept of the names of these tribes and their numbers; but since the white men intruded, they have melted away as did earlier those east of the Mississippi.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Deer in no part of the world was ever more plenty, and elk and antelope bounded through the old oak groves, as they may have done in Eden.
a late time of life
From this reading Carson had many opportunities of exploring the country, which he gladly embraced, and thus became familiar with many localities, the knowledge of which was in after years of such essential service to him and others.
