10
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From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
1803
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From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
1804
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From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
1806
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From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
1904
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From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
9
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From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
CanonsnounUS /ˈkænənz/
plural of “canon” — a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally established as valid and fundamental in a field of art or philosophy
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
cededverbUS /ˈsiːdəd/
past form of “cede” — give over; surrender or relinquish to the physical control of another
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
celebrationnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
centennialnounUS /senˈteniəl/
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
a period of 100 years
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
cessionnoun
the act of ceding
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
CLARKnounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
descendverbUS /dɪˈsend/
move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
the act of discovering something
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
at any time
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
ExcitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
form'snounUS /fɔːrmz/
possessive form of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
France'snounUS /ˈfrænsɪz/
possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
grandees
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From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
Hostiles
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From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
kingdomsnounUS /ˈkɪŋdəmz/
plural of “kingdom” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
LEWISnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
LouisiananounUS /luːˌiːziˈænə/
a state in southern United States on the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
march in a procession
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
the force of workers available
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
nineteenthadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the eighteenth in position
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
PacificnounUS /pəˈsɪfɪk/
the largest ocean in the world
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
post-horsenoun
a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
SourcesnounUS /ˈsɔːrsəz/
plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
Spain'snounUS /speɪnz/
possessive form of “spain” — a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading News of Spain's cession and France's sale reached Louisiana almost simultaneously.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
the season of growth
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
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From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On March 9, 1804, the Spanish grandees of St. Louis took down their flag and, to the delight of Louisiana, for form's sake erected French colors.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading At the opening of the nineteenth century Spain had ceded all the region vaguely known as Louisiana back to France, and France had sold the territory, to the United States; but post-horse and stage of those old days travelled slowly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading On March 10, the French flag was lowered for the emblem that has floated over the Great West ever since--the stars and stripes.
a Caucasian
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
YellowstonenounUS /ˈjeloʊstoʊn/
a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park
From this reading 1803-1806 LEWIS AND CLARK The First White Men to ascend the Missouri to its Sources and descend the Columbia to the Pacific--Exciting Adventures on the Canons of the Missouri, the Discovery of the Great Falls and the Yellowstone--Lewis' Escape from Hostiles The spring of 1904 witnessed the centennial celebration of an area as large as half the kingdoms of Europe, that has the unique distinction of having transferred its allegiance to three different flags within twenty-four hours.
