1870
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From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY OF LAKE AND SHORE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STORY OF LAKE AND SHORE.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
BEADLEnounUS /ˈbiːdəl/
a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
make calm or still
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
Clerk'snounUS /klɜːrks/
possessive form of “clerk” — an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
CrackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
ErienounUS /ˈɪri/
a member of an Iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania and western New York
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
FAWNnounUS /fɔːn/
a color or pigment varying around a light grey-brown color
From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading A STORY OF LAKE AND SHORE.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
MOOROOINE
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From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
north-western
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From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY OF LAKE AND SHORE.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
SCARREDadjectiveUS /skɑːrd/
deeply affected or marked by mental or physical pain or injury
From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading A STORY OF LAKE AND SHORE.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
SPORTINGadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY OF LAKE AND SHORE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCARRED EAGLE; OR, MOOROOINE, THE SPORTING FAWN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “Crack! crack!” rung out the reports of two rifles over the calm bosom of the lake, and two canoes, about fifty rods apart, seemed to leap from the water as they sped forward.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The course of both canoes was toward the western shores of the bay forming the north-western portion of Lake Erie.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1870, by BEADLE AND COMPANY, In the Clerk’s Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York.
