1750
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From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
how long something has existed
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading These persons had just finished their dinner.
put on clothes
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
being one more than seventeen
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading These persons had just finished their dinner.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
set up or found
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading These persons had just finished their dinner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
ImplementsnounUS /ˈɪmpləmənts/
plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
and nothing more
From this reading These persons had just finished their dinner.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
the force of workers available
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading These persons had just finished their dinner.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
make steady
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These persons had just finished their dinner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
under normal conditions
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
which person or people
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Implements of surveying were lying about, and several men reclining under the trees, indicated by their dress and appearance, that they were engaged in laying out the wild lands of the country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was a calm, sunny day in the year 1750; the scene, a piece of forest land in the north of Virginia, near a noble stream of water.
a late time of life
From this reading His face wore a look of decision and manliness not usually found in one so young, for he was but little over eighteen years of age.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Apart from the group walked a young man of a tall and compact frame, who moved with the firm and steady tread of one accustomed to constant exercise in the open air.
