1789
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
90
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From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
aidingverbUS /ˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
approbationnounUS /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
official approval
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
contributionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈbjuːʃən/
the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
a social unit living together
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
Forman
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From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
Forman's
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From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
indebtednessnounUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪdnɪs/
an obligation to pay money to another party
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
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 NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
monographnounUS /ˈmɑːnəɡræf/
a detailed and documented treatise on a particular subject
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
NARRATIVEnounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
a brief written record
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
OHIOnounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
PREFATORYadjective
serving as an introduction or preface
From this reading PREFATORY NOTE.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NARRATIVE OF A JOURNEY DOWN THE OHIO AND MISSISSIPPI IN 1789-90.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I acknowledge my indebtedness to a friend of the Forman family for calling my attention to the interesting narrative of Major Samuel S. Forman's early journey down the Ohio and Mississippi, and for aiding me in securing a copy for publication.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
(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 The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
which person or people
From this reading The manuscript of this monograph, as now presented, has been submitted to friends and kindred of Major Forman, who knew him long and well, and they have accorded it their warm approval.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With their kind approbation, I feel encouraged to offer this little contribution to western historical literature to an enlightened public.
