1762
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From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
BricksnounUS /brɪks/
plural of “brick” — rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
bronzenounUS /brɑːnz/
an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
Chicques
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From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
clearings
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From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
colonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
CreeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
datesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
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 The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading The erection of those early houses entailed much labor.
erectionnounUS /ɪˈrekʃən/
an erect penis
From this reading The erection of those early houses entailed much labor.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
fertilitynounUS /fərˈtɪləti/
the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
firesnounUS /ˈfaɪərz/
plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
a person of German nationality
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
Greenwald
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From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The erection of those early houses entailed much labor.
ten 10s
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
imagesnounUS /ˈɪmədʒəz/
plural of “image” — an iconic mental representation
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The erection of those early houses entailed much labor.
set down according to a plan
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
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 The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The erection of those early houses entailed much labor.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
primevaladjectiveUS /praɪˈmiːvəl/
having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
similitudenoun
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
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 The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Bricks were imported from England and hauled from Philadelphia to the new town, a distance of almost one hundred miles.
at the time that
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
which person or people
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
wigwamnounUS /ˈwɪɡwɑːm/
a Native American lodge frequently having an oval shape and covered with bark or hides
From this reading The origin of it dates back to the early colonial days when wigwam fires blazed in many clearings of this great land and Indians, fashioned after the similitude of bronze images, stole among the stalwart trees of the primeval forests.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading In those days, about the year 1762, a tract of land containing the present site of the little town of Greenwald fell into the hands of a German, who was so charmed by the fertility and beauty of the fields encircled by the winding Chicques Creek that he laid out a town and proceeded to build.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE FEAST OF ROSES IN the little town of Greenwald there is performed each year in June an interesting ceremony, the Feast of Roses.
