used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
accidentsnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One dim-eyed event leaped on the back of another, and the city grew.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
ARGENTnounUS /ˈɑːrdʒɪnt/
a metal tincture used in heraldry to give a silvery appearance
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading One dim-eyed event leaped on the back of another, and the city grew.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
dim-eyed
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From this reading One dim-eyed event leaped on the back of another, and the city grew.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One dim-eyed event leaped on the back of another, and the city grew.
ExecutivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
galleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
InferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading One dim-eyed event leaped on the back of another, and the city grew.
lobbyingverbUS /ˈlɑːbiɪŋ/
-ing form of “lobby” — detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
log-roll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
come together
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
Muscadinenoun
native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
navigableadjectiveUS /ˈnævəɡəbəl/
able to be sailed on or through safely
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
not any; not one
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
SessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
submergedadjectiveUS /səbˈmɜːrdʒd/
beneath the surface of the water
From this reading Inferences have been drawn concerning its submerged politics, stakes laid on its issues, and lobbying attempted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
waterwaynounUS /ˈwɔːtərweɪ/
a navigable body of water
From this reading |PORT ARGENT is a city lying by a brown navigable river that gives it a waterway to the trade of the Lakes.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In the Senate Chamber where accidents and natural laws meet in Executive Session or Committee of the Whole, and log-roll bills, there are no “press galleries,” nor any that are “open to the public.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading No one knows why it grew there, instead of elsewhere on the banks of the Muscadine, with higher land and better convenience.
