used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
arisesverbUS /ərˈaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
deliberatingverbUS /dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading This is, indeed, a very desirable object.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
enquiring
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From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
exportingnounUS /ɪkˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
the commercial activity of selling and shipping goods to a foreign country
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
facilitatingverbUS /fəˈsɪləteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “facilitate” — make easier
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
IllinoisnounUS /ˌɪləˈnɔɪ/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
importingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the commercial activity of buying and bringing in goods from a foreign country
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading This is, indeed, a very desirable object.
indispensably
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From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
JacksonvillenounUS /ˈdʒæksənvɪl/
Florida's largest city; a port and important commercial center in northeastern Florida
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
absolutely essential
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
not any; not one
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading This is, indeed, a very desirable object.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
and nothing more
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
productsnounUS /ˈprɑːdəkts/
plural of “product” — commodities offered for sale
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
Sangamon
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From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
surplusnounUS /ˈsɜːrpləs/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is, indeed, a very desirable object.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A meeting has been held of the citizens of Jacksonville, and the adjacent country, for the purpose of deliberating and enquiring into the expediency of constructing a railroad from some eligible point on the Illinois river, through the town of Jacksonville, in Morgan county, to the town of Springfield in Sangamon county.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
utilitynounUS /juːˈtɪləti/
a company that performs a public service; subject to government regulation
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
precisely as stated
From this reading This is, indeed, a very desirable object.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The only objection is to paying for them; and the objection to paying arises from the want of ability to pay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading No other improvement that reason will justify us in hoping for, can equal in utility the railroad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With respect to the county of Sangamon, some more easy means of communication than we now possess, for the purpose of facilitating the task of exporting the surplus products of its fertile soil, and importing necessary articles from abroad, are indispensably necessary.
