a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
subject to appointment
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Every one had cause of gratulation.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
gratulation
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From this reading Every one had cause of gratulation.
guardiansnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənz/
plural of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Every one had cause of gratulation.
harassedadjectiveUS /hərˈæst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
hunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
increasesnounUS /ɪnˈkriːsəz/
plural of “increase” — a quantity that is added
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
indulgesverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
KanawhanounUS /kəˈnɔːhə/
a tributary of the Ohio River in West Virginia
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
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 Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
LitigationnounUS /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
full of life and energy
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
MissourinounUS /məˈzʊri/
a midwestern state in central United States; a border state during the American Civil War, Missouri was admitted to the Confederacy without actually seceding from the Union
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one had cause of gratulation.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
propensitynounUS /prəˈpensɪti/
an inclination to do something
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
protectorsnounUS /prəˈtektərz/
plural of “protector” — a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
recountedverbUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “recount” — narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
Rejoicings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
RemovesnounUS /riˈmuːvz/
plural of “remove” — degree of figurative distance or separation
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — 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 hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
titlesnounUS /ˈtaɪtəlz/
plural of “title” — a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
in or at the place that
From this reading Rejoicings on account of the peace--Boone indulges his propensity for hunting--Kentucky increases in population--Some account of their conflicting land titles--Progress of civil improvement destroying the range of the hunter--Litigation of land titles--Boone loses his lands--Removes from Kentucky to the Kanawha--Leaves the Kanawha and goes to Missouri, where he is appointed Commandant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The peace which followed the defeat of the northern tribes of Indians by General Wayne, was most grateful to the harassed settlers of the west.
belonging to which person
From this reading The hardy warriors, whose exploits we have recounted, felt that they were relieved from the immense responsibilities which rested upon them as the guardians and protectors of the infant settlements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The news of it was received every where with the most lively joy.
