afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
how long something has existed
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
characteriseverb
be characteristic of
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
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 The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
emigrationnounUS /ˌeməˈɡreɪʃən/
migration from a place (especially migration from your native country in order to settle in another)
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
infusingverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “infuse” — teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
introducingverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
jurisprudencenounUS /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
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 Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
monopolizingverbUS /məˈnɑːpəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “monopolize” — have and control fully and exclusively
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
on one occasion
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
worried and uneasy
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
a male human offspring
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
possessing sweep
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Soon after the purchase of Missouri from the French by our government, the American system of government began to be introduced there.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The tide of emigration once more swept by the dwelling of Daniel Boone, driving off the game and monopolizing the rich hunting grounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His office of commandant was merged and lost in the new order of things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading American laws, American courts, and the whole American system of politics and jurisprudence spread over the country, changing, by degrees, the features of civil society; infusing life and vigor into the body politic, and introducing that restless spirit of speculation and improvement which characterise the people of the United States.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Progress of improvement in Missouri--Old age of Boone--Death of his wife--He goes to reside with his son--His death--His personal appearance and character.
