used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
aboundedverbUS /əˈbaʊndɪd/
past form of “abound” — be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
(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 CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
BloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
brought into existence
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
a youthful male person
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
lacking funds
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
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 Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
emigrantsnounUS /ˈeməɡrənts/
plural of “emigrant” — someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
flockingverbUS /ˈflɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
Gedney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
HUNTERSnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
plural of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
KENTUCKYnounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
the force of workers available
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
not any; not one
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
and nothing more
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
PIONEERnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
pioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
riflemen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
in the near future
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
in or at that place or location
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The battles between the Indians and pioneers were so many that Kentucky came to be known as the Dark and Bloody Ground.
in or at the place that
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
which person or people
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Some of you may have heard that the most famous pioneer in American history was Daniel Boone, who entered all alone the vast wilderness south of the Ohio, and spent many months there before the Revolution broke out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The emigrants began flocking thither as soon as it became known that the soil of Kentucky was rich, and that the woods abounded with game.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
a late time of life
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, you must know that some of the best riflemen in the world have been born and reared in Kentucky, where the early settlers had to fight not only the wild beasts, but the fierce red men.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading CONCLUSION *THE BOY HUNTERS OF KENTUCKY.* *CHAPTER I.* *A YOUNG PIONEER.* There was no happier boy in all Kentucky than Jack Gedney on the morning that completed the first twelve years of his life, for on that day his father presented him with a fine rifle.
