used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
acrenounUS /ˈeɪkər/
a unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
Calias
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From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
CoincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading These were the places where the largest crowds were expected.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading These were the places where the largest crowds were expected.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
homelikeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmlaɪk/
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading These were the places where the largest crowds were expected.
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
engage in
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
Megory
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From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
municipalitiesnounUS /ˌmjuːnɪsəˈpælɪtiz/
plural of “municipality” — an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Megory, being more on the country order, made more homelike preparations.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
for each
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading These were the places where the largest crowds were expected.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
PRESIDENT'SnounUS /ˈprezɪdənts/
possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
PROCLAMATIONnounUS /ˌprɑːkləˈmeɪʃən/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
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 THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the places where the largest crowds were expected.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
Tipp
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From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Therefore, the citizens of these two vigorous municipalities began extensive preparations to "entertain the crowds."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
in or at the place that
From this reading Among the towns designated in the proclamation where the people could make application for a claim, Megory and Calias were nearest to the land.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PRESIDENT'S PROCLAMATION Coincident with the expectation came the president's proclamation throwing four thousand claims in Tipp county open to settlement under the lottery system at six dollars per acre.
