used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
abodes
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
highly skilled
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
(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 Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
CAPTIVESnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
gotten under control
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
felledverbUS /feld/
past form of “fell” — cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
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From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
inducementsnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənts/
plural of “inducement” — a positive motivational influence
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
engage in
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
newcomersnounUS /ˈnuːkʌmərz/
plural of “newcomer” — any new participant in some activity
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
permanentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrmənənt/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
try to get or reach
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
Shawnees
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From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
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 Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
valleysnounUS /ˈvæliz/
plural of “valley” — a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Trees had been felled, log houses had been built, and with great energy the new people were preparing to make permanent homes in the fertile valleys.
venturesnounUS /ˈventʃərz/
plural of “venture” — any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The great scout was convinced that the Shawnees were continually watching the little community, and that their anger at the determination of the settlers to make permanent abodes in the beautiful region was steadily increasing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
at the time that
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
which person or people
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Most of the newcomers were more than willing to follow the suggestion of Boone, who strongly advised all the settlers to seek safety in the shelter of the fort when night fell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAPTIVES As has been stated, the opening by Daniel Boone of the road through the wilderness to the new settlement, and the safety with which the journey thither had been accomplished, were strong inducements now to other families to make similar ventures.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a few months the little settlement had increased until it contained at least one hundred and fifty people.
